[–] Stavon 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
they downvoat and cry "shill".
Check their user page and you'll see it's the same ones pushing an agenda.
Is this website for open discussion or do I have to be on Trump's nuts 100% of the time?
There is an election coming up with a lot of money involved. Looks like one candidate has someone working for him who thinks the money is best invested on here. It's not that the website isn't open for discussion, it's just what happens without rigorous censoring and banning.
[–] falsemonkey [S] 2 points -1 points 1 point (+1|-2) ago
I dont think it's that deep lol. Its just a bunch of sheep who can't seem to dormulate their own views, in my opinion at least.
[–] fagnig 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Downvoting and calling you a shill isnt demanding safe spaces, saying this is like the "u mad?" thing. Yes, there are immature and biased repubs who act like reverse-sjws on voat. No they are not enforcing safe spaces. If you want an anti trump circlejerk, gb2rebbit
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[–] falsemonkey [S] 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
First of all im not talking about admins creating a safe space, im speaking on the voat members who follow one main idea and dare not question their views for the fear of the possibility of having to conjure up an independent idea. Maybe you might be different. I dont state anything that really can be disproven, i merely ask for opnions on relatable ideas. There's nothing to "proove wrong", its just a matter of opinion.
[–] The_Blastman 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Haven't really heard anyone on Voat whine about safe zones. Mock maybe. But whine. No.
Being downvoated is very different than having posts or comments removed by mods and admins with an agenda. Or being banned for that matter.
Just because token shit like Dump Trump, Drumpf, or whatever the latest buzzy shit is doesn't garner all the karma you're used to, does not mean there is not meaningful opinions or open discussion here.
I've noticed a lot of people lately, whining about downvoats all the while complaining about Voat whining. I only downvoat spam, trolls, or absolute terrible shit posts, however I really do loath posts whining about whining. But not enough to downvoat.
[–] falsemonkey [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Issue is the lack of discussion and stagnant viewpoints that the entire website itself has. Like if you have a different point of view no matter whether it is incorrect or not there is no place for a discussion on voat. I left Reddit for this exact reason the lack of diversity with opinions and the inability to have a discussion with someone who you do not agree with
[–] Owlchemy 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I;m not a downvoter kinda guy ... so kind of generalizing aren't we? Say whatever you like, if I disagree, I'll either ignore ya or comment ... that's kind of what free speech is all about ... but don't blame me for downvoting ya ... it ain't happening. not over what ya say.
[–] falsemonkey [S] 2 points 0 points 2 points (+2|-2) ago
Well when someone usually disagrees with someone its usually for a reason, whether it due to false/lack of information or some other reason. I just expect people who seem to be really adamant about a topic should be able to defend their point of view. If not then by all means downvoat and dont contribute. I am one who likes to get info from both sides of an argument to strengthen my ideas. I am not a die hard Trump supporter yet I love this website because ideas are shared that wouldn't make it on any other sites (i.e. reddit)
[–] Owlchemy 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I'm not a die hard Trump guy either. I'm an anyone but Hillary person though - LOL. But also think downvoting is about the most childish thing imaginable ... I'll upvote if I like something ... or not, if I don't. About the only times I've ever downvoted was when someone just got downright offensive, rather than simply responding like an adult. Thankfully, those times are few and far between.