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Considering the downvote patrol knocked 10% off of my karma just yesterday when I posted essentially that "people abuse downvoting, it has consequences and I do
by elblanco 17y ago
Considering the downvote patrol knocked 10% off of my karma just yesterday when I posted essentially that "people abuse downvoting, it has consequences and I don't like it". I am absolutely afraid to post what I think.
When I did get a response as to why, the self-justifications were fairly alarming.
Of course, if you notice it doesn't stop me, but that's because I'm a stubborn stick in the mud. I suspect that loads of people who are not as thick skinned as I am are afraid.
- chrischen 17y agoExactly I think this is the most dangerous aspect of downvoting that really overshadows any other negative implication of removing downvoting. I mean if you weren't upvoted, I doubt that would discourage you from posting stuff.
- jodrellblank 17y ago> I am absolutely afraid to post what I think Why? What have you to fear from being down voted?
- chrischen 17y agoHe has nothing to fear but fear itself. That and disapproval I'd presume.