http://empireminecraft.com/threads/suggestion-mob-boss-statues.62167/ This thread brought up this suggestion to the community. 13 people total said this was a good idea. Only 1 person has liked the original post. This shouldn't be a thing. Please, if you like an idea, Like the idea! If they posted a good suggestion, then they deserve the gosh darn like. http://empireminecraft.com/threads/suggestion-voters-shield.62108/ 2 likes -- 10 '+1' http://empireminecraft.com/threads/suggestion-voters-arrow.62003/ 0 likes -- 7 '+1' http://empireminecraft.com/threads/make-h-an-alias-for-home.62030/ 0 likes -- 3 '+1' That is just on the first page. It doesn't apply to every thread of course.
In the examples you linked above I missed two and felt lukewarm about the others and hadn't added input until now. I don't always feel like I can completely agree with the Poll choices so I often Like instead of Vote if I would like to see it implemented. I'll usually do one or both if I favor it, since that is what seems more likely to be seen by Staff rather than a comment.