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Some clarifications about the Downvote

Hi everyone, ✌️

Thank you very much for your feedback in relation to the Downvote. 👎
We totally understand that many/most of you are not happy with it.

However, based on the feedback we're reading, I'd like to clarify some points:

1) If your posts/replies frequently have many good reactions, and sometimes you get 1 or 2 downvotes, out of MANY good reactions, [b]you really shouldn't have to worry[/b]. 👍

2) If there is a user that has been downvoting you in many posts, [b]that user will eventually start seeing less contents from you[/b]. 📉

3) You don't have to worry [b]if a user tries to use multiple accounts to downvote you. Either the system knows about it already, or will know in the future[/b], and that will only go wrong on that user, [u]and never affect you[/u]. 🚩
Only a few users have attempted this so far, and we've sent notifications to those users. The targeted users [u]were not affected[/u] by the fake downvotes.

4) A comment or post will only be pushed down [b]if the amount of downvotes surpass the amount of good reactions[/b] (and only if a [u]minimum[/u] of downvotes was reached, for that to happen). You [u]don't have to worry[/u] about the visibility of your contents being impacted [u]just because of 1 or 2 downvotes, when you got several good reactions[/u] too. 📊

5) Even if a post of yours got more downvotes than good reactions, [b]it doesn't mean that your audience will be impacted on other stories/questions that you post in the future[/b]. It only affects the post that got downvoted. 📚

5) The downvote does have a slight impact on your account reputation, but [b]that impact is VERY negligible[/b]. If you [u]maintain a much higher amount of good reactions, versus the amount of downvotes[/u], [b]your account will NEVER suffer any consequences[/b]. Only accounts who have more downvotes than good reactions are the ones that will be really impacted. 😊



[b]In summary:[/b] You don't have to worry if you get a few downvotes here and there. Only if the amount of downvotes surpasses the amount of good reactions (very rare cases), you would be affected. [b]Only troublemakers will be affected by the downvote.[/b]


I want to apologize again for not being clear in my original post when it was announced.


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- The SW Team
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SW-User
Well thanks for clearing up many questions.

I feel like it's still pointless though and aren't mute and block enough?

Whatever happens if I or anyone else is downvoted, most of us don't like this feature whatsoever.

If I am feeling low and I post a selfie or say I'm feeling ill or down, even 1 or 2 anonymous down votes may upset me/whomever.

I can't understand sticking with something that really nobody wants.

What is the benefits of this?
Nuno · Admin
@SW-User The difference between the functionality of Mute User and the Downvote is that a Mute will completely hide ALL posts of a specific user on your feed (and only your feed).

As for the Downvote, if the amount of [valid/legit] downvotes surpass the amount of good reactions, then that post will be pushed down to everyone, because it's obviously not a good post/comment.
SW-User
@Nuno OK, thank you.👍🏻

I still think it's not needed and will do more harm than good to the receiver of the down vote though 😕
Nuno · Admin
@SW-User That's not what we've been seeing since the release. It seems to be working exactly as we planned.
SW-User
@Nuno Well I don't know what you mean by that, I don't have your information to hand

I still don't understand the benefits
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@SW-User I hope you don't mind me commenting but, from the explanation it seems like we should view like any public conversation, you may have a group of people interested and engaging with your post and have one or two that don't like it or you. But that doesnt stop you or others from engaging and enjoying yourselves. In this setting, that user will see less posts like the one theyve just down voted unless, a whole bunch of people down vote then thevposts reputation will go down for noone to see.
If this is a gang culture, thats considered trolling and its implied it would be picked up
SW-User
@Mellowgirl OK, perfect thank you so much 👍🏻

However, I'd still rather not use it and I'd still rather not receive it, and I'm still not convinced that it has any benefits
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@SW-User I hear you, there are people here that don't block or mute they're strong willed enough to just ignore. I on the other hand need assistance... 🤪