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> "downvote when disagreeing" could lead to structural discrimination against minorities. I don't see what I wrote as a willful misinterpretation. I guess I co

> "downvote when disagreeing" could lead to structural discrimination against minorities. I don't see what I wrote as a willful misinterpretation. I guess I could have added sexist, homophobic, etc to the list. As for downvoting in general, I may not be able to fully appreciate your argument because of a fundamental difference in expectations. I don't really care about downvotes or upvotes or any other fake internet validation of my value. If people want to flag my comments or vote them up or down, fine. I don't see downvotes for disagreement as a way to oppress me. The rules on this site allow downvoting for disagreement and I chose to comment here.

Quarrelsome 6y ago
> I don't see what I wrote as a willful misinterpretation. You were acting exasperated that I mentioned race but the example I chose wasn't relevant to the discussion. Apologies for choosing a contentious subject but in my defence you did write. > This seems to be the final argument nowadays when all else fails. Where you are stating my points have all failed and I'm grasping at straws: RUDE. > I don't really care about downvotes or upvotes or any other fake internet validation of my value. Neither do I and you're missing the point if you interpret it as karma-whoring. The point isn't you and isn't me, its the impact on the readers, the lurkers, on the 80% (us that write comments are always a minority) and if spread broadly enough: society. Its an outcome that prizes public consensus of a view over its voracity and I think that's a poor guideline to have in the coffee shops of the modern era.
- batch12 6y ago
  I don't think we'll come to an agreement, but I appreciate you taking the time to explain your perspective. Edit: And I apologize if what I wrote came off as rude. It was more an observation of current events that got directed at you. I'll try and do better.

Quarrelsome 6y ago

> I don't see what I wrote as a willful misinterpretation. You were acting exasperated that I mentioned race but the example I chose wasn't relevant to the discussion. Apologies for choosing a contentious subject but in my defence you did write. > This seems to be the final argument nowadays when all else fails. Where you are stating my points have all failed and I'm grasping at straws: RUDE. > I don't really care about downvotes or upvotes or any other fake internet validation of my value. Neither do I and you're missing the point if you interpret it as karma-whoring. The point isn't you and isn't me, its the impact on the readers, the lurkers, on the 80% (us that write comments are always a minority) and if spread broadly enough: society. Its an outcome that prizes public consensus of a view over its voracity and I think that's a poor guideline to have in the coffee shops of the modern era.

batch12 6y ago
I don't think we'll come to an agreement, but I appreciate you taking the time to explain your perspective. Edit: And I apologize if what I wrote came off as rude. It was more an observation of current events that got directed at you. I'll try and do better.