I think the way it’s done here is a good intermediate between no downvotes vs what most places do with the total score only. I like that we can see the number of up and down votes. I like to be able to see the number of ppl that disagree with me or that I’ve pissed off. lol
But Hexbear removed downvotes and it’s not to bad over there. It does push ppl to give counter points and actually communicate more… although I feel like it also causes some disagreements to become overheated and someone always ends up banned. Pros and cons to it.
I’ve seen trans positive posts getting downvoted time and time again on almost every platform that uses them. It drives me crazy that people ignore how this is used on the internet when you’re part of a minority.
I’m in favour of removing downvotes
I think the way it’s done here is a good intermediate between no downvotes vs what most places do with the total score only. I like that we can see the number of up and down votes. I like to be able to see the number of ppl that disagree with me or that I’ve pissed off. lol
But Hexbear removed downvotes and it’s not to bad over there. It does push ppl to give counter points and actually communicate more… although I feel like it also causes some disagreements to become overheated and someone always ends up banned. Pros and cons to it.
I’ve seen trans positive posts getting downvoted time and time again on almost every platform that uses them. It drives me crazy that people ignore how this is used on the internet when you’re part of a minority.
there could be an option to turn it off for those who want it
There is an option in the account settings, but it also hides upvotes
the nuclear option
I think there are merits to it though it’s not beneficial in every situation.