Why can you +1 your own posts? Do any of you do that?

Why can you +1 your own posts? Do any of you do that?

It struck me today that you have the option of +1ing your own posts. Why do Google give that option? It seems a little silly to +1 your own post- the equivalent of patting yourself on the back. However am I missing out if I don’t do it? To be honest I’ve never +1’d any of my posts. 

– So why is there an option to +1 your posts?

– Is there an advantage in +1ing your own posts?

– Is there a disadvantage?

– Do any of you +1 your posts?

Thanks! Love this community- I can ask all my silly questions! 🙂

Ian Anderson Gray