• ⚡⚡⚡@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    That sounds as intelligent as downvoting all comments that contain the letter “t”.

    Downvoting different opinions (we are not event talking about insults, racism, … here) is a perfect way to create echo chambers. Guess, why Facebook, Twitter and like 80% of all social media sites never introduced a downvote… Guess, why YouTube removed the downvote… Because the average user does not seem to be able to accept different opinions without flooding the platform with downvotes.

    I think, you have also a few opinions where 7/10 people have a different view than you. 70 people press downvote, 30 press upvote. Now, you are at -40 and think about removing your post, although a 70/30 opinion isn’t that crazy at all.

    I think, downvoting every different opinion hurts the platform. That’s why my like/dislike ration is probably like 98/2…

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      1 year ago

      u seem to care a lot more about it than anyone else

      most folks just downvote and probably half read. i wouldnt worry about downvotes theyre not even tracked.

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        1 year ago

        Well, I think, it’s an interesting topic and I like to share arguments.

        If I’d actually worry about downvotes, I’d probably delete my comments.