kevin said…

Bob, it's been a while since we implemented that sorting, so I'm may be a little off in the following explanation...In the absense of helpful votes or a tie in helpful votes you are 100% correct.  Once helpful votes are left on reviews, we use those to sort them; breaking ties with length of text.

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Kevin, do "No" votes affect placement at all? I've voted "No" on many reviews, including ones with profanity, racism and other inappropriate language. I also hit "No" if the review consists of "This car is awsome!" If someone can't write at least 10 words about a $30,000 car, it gets a "No" vote from me. However, I have no idea if "No" votes have any effect.

--Bob