>I think that downvotes should require a comment explaining why the downvote. The problem with this desire is that it presumes competence. It is based upon th

>I think that downvotes should require a comment explaining why the downvote. The problem with this desire is that it presumes competence. It is based upon the idea that everybody attempts to be a worthy contributor, and that every attempt is deserving of a proper critique. This simply isn't the case. For many posts, a downvote is the best it deserves; an explanation of the root of its stupidity serves only to detract from the conversation at large.