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It's naive to think that downvotes will cause something to be de-amplified, companies like Twitter know all too well how to use controversy and outrage to their
by nightcracker 5y ago
It's naive to think that downvotes will cause something to be de-amplified, companies like Twitter know all too well how to use controversy and outrage to their advantage.
- dave_sullivan 5y agoWhat are you talking about? It works effectively on HN and reddit and has for years.
- howaboutnope 5y agoExcept when it's used to "disagree" with comments without actually having or making an argument. Then just reduces the quality of discourse and thought.