It’s a means of answering the question: ‘Does this add or subtract from the discussion?’

  • ccunning@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    For me it’s all about visibility.

    I might upvote a bad comment with an amazing reply just to get the reply higher in the “Top” and “Hot” views.

  • Ookami38@sh.itjust.works
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    I think a kneejerk reaction to reading something wholly wrong is to assume it doesn’t add to the conversation. I think we’re all conditioned to see someone we don’t agree with as clearly a troll taking the piss, rather than an opportunity to discuss.

    Anyway, downvoted because it’s funny.

  • tobogganablaze
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    What is “/=/”? supposed to mean? Do you mean ≠ (not equal)?

    • Admiral Patrick@dubvee.orgM
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      There is a rule about upvotes and downvotes in this community here.

      There is, currently. It’s actually up for a community vote on whether to keep or get rid of that. If you haven’t voted, see the pinned post in the community.