When you downvote the score changes to show the amount of downvotes the post has received, not the overall score. When you log out it changes back to the default overall score.

Hello @deathtomasons , I have to delete this because of rules 2 and 4, but before I do so, let me address some of your concerns.

First off, the mods don't have any control over the voat algorithm, and to be honest, I'm not sure we really understand the system either. I've wondered often myself why the number goes into the positives when I downvoat, I'm sure PMing the admins would clear this up.

If you look at the deleted submissions, you will be able to see which rule you violated when your submissions were deleted. Often, posts are just better suited to v/pizzagatewhatever .

Hope that helped!