[–] KLOP5 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Getting downvoated means your comment gets buried if you go against the circlejerk, even if you make a thoughtful well reasoned post. It means that people can get discouraged from having dissenting opinions, even if they are correct. If you had to make a comment of a certain length before downvoating, that could decrease the amount of low-effort downvoating and encourage more discussion.
[–] Leakyradio ago
Why say anything if you don't care about the audience your communicating with though?
[–] obriets34 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
you realize you're a faggot retard with your head up your asshole right? lazy faggot thoughtless morons like you RELY on the downvote because you're too fucking stupid to construct a thoughtful coherent point.
a dumbfuck like you wouldn't care if you were downvoted because you have nothing relevant to say anyway.
[–] DjangoRed 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
If it matters to you at all, I think @Reow said it best. Exposure is huge.
Additionally, I already know my opinions. I don't need to write a comment to know what I think. When I comment earnestly it's because I think I have something of value to contribute. Yes, I do it for the points too. But leaving a comment allows me to spread my knowledge, and possibly learn from others who are more versed in a subject than I am.