One of the social software design patterns in place (on HN, StackOverflow and elsewhere) is that there is a higher bar for negative feedback than positive. I s

One of the social software design patterns in place (on HN, StackOverflow and elsewhere) is that there is a higher bar for negative feedback than positive. I see the existence of the kudos button in this same light: random, transient visitors can either leave or they can offer a small token of respect and appreciation for the given Svbtle article.