Look guys, something like "never blame poor hitting on the wind" and "get out of here" are not legitimate reasons for negative reputation. It's supposed to be something helpful that you give out in circumstances that warrant it.
So far no one that has been given reputation has a higher level than when they started. I count like 25 negative reputations to maybe 5 positive ones (not including the ones I've given out).
Essentially, Bosox34, stop being a douche and voting everyone negative.