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Hi Paul. I must admit that I find it quite ironic that you seem insulted (or at least triggered?) by my question :) I don't find it insulting, I never said tha
by tuxie_ 5y ago
Hi Paul. I must admit that I find it quite ironic that you seem insulted (or at least triggered?) by my question :)
I don't find it insulting, I never said that, all I'm saying is that if the goal of the downvote is not to give a virtual kick in the face (to use your example) but to change behavior, then I believe that this is better achieved attaching a comment to the downvote.
- chomp 5y agoI don't think there is really a goal to votes/downvotes other than democratizing the content that people want to see (see: digg.com's genesis) If people wanted to leave a comment then they would, but forcing one is going to incentivize drive-by quick "dunks," so that they can hit whatever minimum text limit that is set, and then move on. If you say something factually wrong but honest (in terms of arguing in good faith), I've found that you usually get a lot of replies on popular topics with people correcting your mistake. If you get drive-by downvotes but minimal replies, it usually means you are not on the same page as the rest of the users you share the site with, or you've made a comment that is a hot mess (or very off topic).
- happytoexplain 5y ago>insulted (or at least triggered?) by my question :) I don't read either of these in the parent's tone. Why did you feel the need to paint them this way before responding (and add a smiley face)?