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I don't think you can. On articles and messages, and probably also on Q&A and T&T, you can revote, the new vote then replaces the older one; but you can't "unvote".
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Actually, deleting the "My vote of 1" comments seems to have done the trick.
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Yep, I forgot to mention that: if you manage to delete the reply/answer that holds the vote, the vote is gone. However that fails if the reply has been replied to, or the answer has been edited by somebody else.
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can this somehow be prevented?
Reason is that these really old questions get bumped up to the latest tab and this is pretty irksome. There is one question right now on the first page that was asked a full 4 months ago!
Or can a custom filter be added to sort by posted date alone?
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This has been bothering me too. Perhaps implement a mechanism where questions get closed after, say, 30 days of inactivity? Closed items could not be edited or answered.
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These generally doesn't happen. Probably these happened because of recent SPAM flood... It should be back to normal once the issue is totally resolved.
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It DOES happen, I just found myself answering a question from jul 2009, because someone had found it necessary to add an answer to it. Realised halfway through the answer that this was a pointless exercise. We really need a sell-by-date on those questions. Closing down after 20 days of inactivity?
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Michel Godfroid wrote: Realised halfway through the answer that this was a pointless exercise. We really need a sell-by-date on those questions
I agree to that. It's just that i was talking of too many question from last week or so coming back again and again.
Michel Godfroid wrote: Closing down after 20 days of inactivity
That might be a little too short. Might be a month or so. Either answered or not, they should be removed/archived. This was suggested around a month back or so. Probably it may be in the To-do list! Lets see!
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Found the culprit[^]. He's been inactive for a long time, and since recently he seems to be working through the QA in chronological order. Can someone fire a mail off to him (I can't since he only posts in QA, and that does not allow you to reply)
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It might be not intentional. He must have used the 'COM' filter and got back those unanswered questions there. He must have just went ahead and replied them. Looks like he is an expert in that!
From his profile, it doesn't look like he will be after reputation points or so. Already 5+ exp here and quite experienced. I think it would be wrong to call him 'culprit'!
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I wasn't using culprit in a negative sense. And his answers are competent. That's why I suggested a mail, in order not to get everyone involved in a flame competition.
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Michel Godfroid wrote: I wasn't using culprit in a negative sense
Ok! got that... 
Just wanted to share with you whatever I observed.
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He's not the only one, and certainly not the most prolific. I have challenged someone in the past about this but it seems they don't like being given orders. I guess we have to live with it.
It's time for a new signature.
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How about we just fix it so old messages don't bubble up?
I like that people are continuing to give old messages some lovin'
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Chris Maunder wrote: How about we just fix it so old messages don't bubble up?
That's what I try to do when I have the answer - which is less often than I would like. 
It's time for a new signature.
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And of course, I can't alter THAT part of the message. the OP is here[^]
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Unfortunately, CP's retard filter can only go so far on its own...
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001
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sigh.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Someone will pay for this!
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I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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When I do a job search the returns only a few results (e.g., 2 results), it will still say "page 1 of 24". When I click "next", it says "No Job Postings were found. Please click Post a Job if you wish to post your own Job ad."
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Thanks - added to bug list
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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and they're now posting gibberish messages as well as spam...
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001
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Did I miss any of them?
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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I hope you're going to do something about this. It isn't a pleasant sight. 
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