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People use the downvote on HN for disagreement all the time. People don't like critiques or dissenting views, and some fraction of OPs will downvote a critical
by Dumblydorr 6y ago
People use the downvote on HN for disagreement all the time. People don't like critiques or dissenting views, and some fraction of OPs will downvote a critical response. Some other fraction will downvote maliciously or selfishly.
I think the downvote should be for low-effort or low-contribution comments. I abhor "^this" or "lol", nevermind trolling or unfounded disinformation.
- spurgu 6y ago> People use the downvote on HN for disagreement all the time. To some extent yes, but I wouldn't say all the time - it's definitely a lot better here compared to places like Reddit.