[–] SeemsReasonable 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I read every comment in a thread. I disagree it is being "silenced". The comment is still there for all to read. If someone is too lazy to click and read it that's their fault.
[–] TerraKell 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Submissions: This user has upvoted 1706 and downvoted 0 submissions.
Comments: This user has upvoted 4584 and downvoted 0 comments.
No matter the anger or WTF that a comment creates within me I do not down voat. I simply do not up voat except for comments/submissions that I feel are worth of some consideration no matter how unpopular. I admit that there are times I have been tempted. And I feel that some of my comments and submissions may have been brigaded but that's life on the internet. Bullies and hate seem to go hand-in-hand.
[–] Ciscogeek [S] ago (edited ago)
Fair enough. I guess that's a honorable route to walk. But I don't view voating as good or bad, just a tool.
What about in a scenario, where you see a virgin 0 shill comment, that you know could mislead someone, cause infighting, or hijack a discussion? Would you not want to protect the community then?
I view all virgin 0 comments as fair game for public consideration, but something that has downvoats makes me more critical of the content, hence the use when necessary.
[–] digitalentity1497 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I also look at who's posting.The same names comes up. I'm all for liberty of speech but getting downvoted for being annoying is deserved.