[–] xxlthrowaway 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
say give me votes. All votes, especially downvotes.
I can't :(
[–] dali 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
I don't understand these people asking for the removal of downvotes. They want to keep upvotes, but not down? How does that even work? Things just get voted up - what is the point of that?
Either get rid of the voting system entirely, or keep it as-is.
[–] 123_456 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
Things get upvoated they gain visibility.
No upvoates, no visibility. Not getting an upvoat is like getting a downvoat.
I know it would annoy people, but I think it could work. It would be something that would differentiate us from reddit. We would be more positive, and people would feel more welcome I feel. Also, this is how votes work in real life. You vote for the president. You don't get to downvote the other person. The idea of a downvote is an internet thing.
[–] weeeasles 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
. Not getting an upvoat is like getting a downvoat.
I disagree. No one commenting on something is not at all the same as someone saying 'hey this is a shit-post'.
I'm coming at this from the mindset that there are always those who would try to game the system. For example, let's look at reddit.
Reddit votes and accounts are now a commodity that can be purchased (literally, there are websites for it). If someone wanted to push some bullshit to the front page, they just need to get enough up votes (shit, you can get on the 'hot' section with like 5 votes in 1 minute). Companies, spammers, liars, and brigades have often used these tactics successfully on reddit. With the exception of content that breaks the rules, the only thing stopping this exploitation is down votes. Its how the community shows it's actual interest (not bought and sold votes).
Additionally, /u/dali has a point. Most content gets some points. How do we show the stuff that actually is popular and interesting to the vast majority (or even sort by the controversial stuff, since that can be just as interesting) if we can't express a dislike for certain content?
[–] coinslists 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Maybe it shouldn't be an internet thing. I'd be motherfucking downvoat hoarder if we could downvoat presidential candidates. Upvotes don't count in that shit anyway.
[–] theotherguy 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
The Facebook generation.
[–] CptnCrunch 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
I kind of feel everyone complaining about downvotes/downvoats on what ever site have their own moral high ground pedestal they envision what they're supposed to signify and get outraged when people don't use them in line with their views. My view is a downvote means you think it's a shitpost/garbage/you disagree.
Oh, but to shield yourself from that, prefix your comment with "I'm sure this will get downvoted, but... " to show how brave you are.
[–] C_IsForCookie 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Because people aren't worried they're being downvoted for poor communication skills, they're worried that they'll be downvoted just because people don't agree with their opinion.
[–] Unchosen1 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I've just created a sub at /v/pleadyourcase for users who feel that they have been unfairly mass downvoated or silenced and had their posting and voating privileges throttled to plead their case and have the community give them a second chance if it is warranted.
It's a bit empty now, but I saw a need for it, and if it becomes popular maybe it can act as a bit of a sponge for users who want to constantly complain about being unfairly downvoated.
[–] big_fat_dangus [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Good luck, and I say that in the same tone I'd say it to someone who just announced they're pregnant with triplets.
[–] plastination_station 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
some people I'm sure have some severe social anxiety/awkwarditis so they literally are trying to come up with quality comments but can't and get genuinely bothered when they go negative. bothered then leads to frustrated which leads to whiny.
[–] punished_snake 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
Because every time I comment on something related to /v/jailbait, I get downvoted. Use a reply to disagree - it really sucks to be near "unlimited upvoags" only to get knocked down.
Forget about SJWs and international conspiracies. We can't even have a bak-and-forth without the place turning into an echo chamber.