You are voting on the ACTION proposed by the AI curator, not the annotation itself.
When you click 👍 or 👎, you're indicating whether you agree or disagree with the AI's decision
to ACCEPT, REMOVE, MODIFY, or mark an annotation as NEW.
Understanding the Voting System
What Each Vote Means
For an annotation marked as ACCEPT:
= "I agree this annotation should be accepted"
= "I disagree; this annotation should not be accepted"
For an annotation marked as REMOVE:
= "I agree this annotation should be removed"
= "I disagree; this annotation should be kept"
For an annotation marked as MODIFY:
= "I agree this annotation needs modification"
= "I disagree; the annotation is fine as is"
Action Types Explained
Action
Meaning
When to Agree (👍)
ACCEPT
Keep annotation as-is, representing core function
The annotation accurately reflects the gene's function
REMOVE
Remove annotation as likely incorrect
The annotation is wrong or misleading
MODIFY
Essence is correct but needs better terms
The concept is right but term is too general/specific
UNDECIDED
Unclear, needs more investigation
You also find this annotation unclear
NEW
Proposed new annotation not in GO
This new annotation should be added
How Voting Works
Instant Feedback: Your vote is displayed immediately with visual confirmation
Local Storage: Your votes are saved locally so you can see them when you return
Anonymous: Votes are associated with a random session ID, not your personal identity
Change Your Mind: Click the opposite button to change your vote
Data Collection: Votes are collected in aggregate to improve AI curation
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I vote multiple times on the same annotation?
A: You can change your vote by clicking the opposite button, but only your most recent vote counts.
Q: Are my votes anonymous?
A: Yes, votes are associated with a random session ID, not your personal information.
Q: What happens to my votes?
A: Votes are aggregated to identify patterns where human curators disagree with AI decisions, helping improve the system.
Q: Do I need to be an expert to vote?
A: While domain expertise is helpful, anyone familiar with the gene or biological process can provide valuable feedback.
Q: What if I'm not sure?
A: Only vote when you have an opinion. It's better to skip uncertain cases than to vote randomly.
Best Practices
📖 Read the reason: Always read the AI's reasoning before voting
🔍 Check the evidence: Look at the supporting references when available
🎯 Focus on the action: Remember you're voting on the decision, not the annotation itself
⏭️ Skip if unsure: Don't feel obligated to vote on every annotation
💭 Consider context: Think about the gene's known functions and the biological context
Technical Details
For the technically curious, here's how the system works:
Votes are sent via asynchronous requests to a Google Apps Script endpoint
Data is stored in a Google Sheet with columns: Timestamp | Gene_ID | Annotation_ID | Ref_ID | Action | Vote | User_Agent | Session_ID
Session IDs are generated client-side and stored in localStorage
The system includes rate limiting (100 votes/hour per session) to prevent abuse
Duplicate votes within 60 minutes are automatically filtered
💡 Remember
Your feedback is valuable! Even disagreement helps us understand where AI curation
might be improved. Every vote contributes to making gene annotation more accurate and reliable.