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> Often, nothing at all is objectionable about a downvoted post. I've read many that are perfectly reasonable, intelligent and specific to an issue at hand, but
by kcplate 2y ago
> Often, nothing at all is objectionable about a downvoted post. I've read many that are perfectly reasonable, intelligent and specific to an issue at hand, but they still get downvoted because they "went against" some particular hive mind tendency of the kinds of people who frequent this site and who were interested in that post
For me, I simply refuse to trade in the comment karma currency here. It’s so wishy-washy. I may post a comment or opinion that HN hates, but I am not going to self-censor an opinion on a topic I want to share just because I think might be HN controversial and receive downvotes. Also, I specifically want to read a heavily downvoted comment because often there are sometimes interesting takes in there. Also the dimming to me is annoying, it’s akin to shouting down a speaker rather than using reasonable debate and conversation to explore a topic.
Finally…I refuse to downvote any comment. Who am I to contribute to censoring a speaker for other people?
- southernplaces7 2y agoAgreed on all points, particularly about making a point to read downvoted comments because they might be unique takes. Because arbitrarily downvoted comments can become invisible or near invisible, on general principles i've never once downvoted one, even those whose opinions I absolutely hate, though I do sometimes upvote, like in the case of your reply, or, especially, comments that give me a good laugh or food for thought.