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Downvoting has consequences on visibility for the discussion to others. You simply downvoting for something you disagree with means you only want things you agree with visible to read. I believe downvoting should be reserved for posts that actively subtract from the discussion.
However, following the rule of "treat others how you want to be treated", I have downvoted your post because I disagree with it, and you are communicating thats how you'd like it.
If I'm browsing All and I see something that is promoting a stance that I feel is damaging to society, I downvote it. Damn right! I don't want the idea spreading.
I actually had text in my post I deleted because I thought it obvious addressing this. Homophobic, racist, misogynistic, etc post always gets a downvote from me too.
that’s ok with me. :)
i believe downvoting should be something users can use for whatever reasons they deem necessary. after all, it’s there for that reason. if a community wanted me to “explain” why I downvoted, I can safely assume it’ll either unlock that downvote button when I have replied to the thread, or prompt me before allowing the button to be confirmed.
Thats a disappointing take. In public on a street, you're not prevented from walking up to someone and telling them you think they are ugly and stupid if you feel like it. Your logic is that there should be a law preventing it, and if not, then its absolutely fine to do that thing. I would hope you wouldn't because you understand your actions have consequences on other people and society even if you technically are allowed to do something.
Its the same thing with the "vote" buttons. You have the power to do something, but you are saying you just don't care what the consequences to others are from your actions.
a) internet forums are public but they are not “in public”
b) reductio ad absurdum is peak internet. good work.
If you ever wonder why the internet is worse, its looks like its because you're giving yourself a free pass to be mean. I suppose you can enjoy the world you create for yourself.
what is “mean” about downvoting something I disagree with?