How can a massive downvoted post be Hot today

Question

I understand that it is a list of most discussed posts.
But many of them have little quality or even don't accept rules.
Aren't they to be filtered out?

Answer 1

One wouldn't expect that downvoted threads are labeled 'Hot Today', right?

You could write your criticism directly to [e-mail].

Answer 2

HonFu I thing criticism is reserved for the experienced.
I am newbie after a short visit one year ago.