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I don't believe that a downvoted comment more accurately reflects the feelings of HN than an upvoted rebuttal. You're right that "bad for the world" opinions s
by zachallaun 16y ago
I don't believe that a downvoted comment more accurately reflects the feelings of HN than an upvoted rebuttal.
You're right that "bad for the world" opinions should likely be downvoted, but I often disagree with comments that are not so without feeling a desire to downvote them.
- aeurielesn 16y ago> I don't believe that a downvoted comment more accurately reflects the feelings of HN than an upvoted rebuttal. People has many times suggested to force a reply when you down vote to counter the emptiness that a lone down vote leaves.
- Tycho 16y agoI agree pretty much. I rarely downvote anything, it's a bit unfriendly. But there are times when I strongly disagree but don't want to start a 'someone on the Internet is wrong ' thread.