[–] farts_n_darts 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I like seeing my points. I couldn't really care one way or another whether they are publicly displayed to other users though.
It's especially fun to screenshot and rub in the face of my friends and SO. What else am I supposed to go, go outside and actually accomplish stuff IRL?
[–] SpaceJesus 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I like the idea of seeing my imaginary internet points as a reward for submitting and commenting
[–] CommyMarx 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Agreed, without the voting system it would be exactly like 4chan and other imageboards/forums. The entire point of a site like Voat is to document the community's response. I think the upvoat/downvoat counters are important, it was one of the first things that they changed when it felt like they were starting to get rid of transparency at that other site.
[–] onlyforwriting [S] ago
I think the majority reading this post are misinterpreting what I'm saying. The upvote/downvote system is fine as is, nothing wrong with it. The rewards on your account of 'karma' are what I feel holds the community back. It's fake internet points. It does nothing but encourage you to create something that will be universally approved of, thus reducing any different posts. It's sort of a loop.
You want karma, so you make a post to get the karma knowing only a certain kind of post gets widespread approval. The only reason they get widespread approval is because everyone wants karma...etc. Keep the up and downvotes. Rid ourselves of the karma game. Why not just see what it could look like?
[–] tibstibs ago
I don't much care one way or the other. Honestly, I'd prefer no accounts at all.