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"Losing imaginary points on an internet forum" is just about the least consequential outcome of expressing opinions.

• ferrari8608 11y ago
  Here, downvoting is a means of censorship. It's not about the points but rather about being seen even when disagreed with.
  • GFK_of_xmaspast 11y ago
    There's a difference between 'being censored' and 'being shouted down'.
    • ferrari8608 11y ago
      I'm not familiar with the latter phrase.