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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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AdaXI · 41-45, T
[quote] If there is a user that has been downvoting you in many posts, that user will eventually start seeing less contents from you.[/quote]


Surely that is what the mute button is for? When I mute someone I can also unmute them again while with this idea if I downvote someones out of my feed how then would I be able to upvote them back into my world again, if I wished to see that users post again?

At the end of the day we already have a system which allows you to see less of that users content 'instantly' rather than having to downvote all their posts (regardless of liking them or not) for it to take effect and with mute you can also switch that users posts back on again 'instantly' if you so wish.

Personally I don't see why you've gone to all this trouble to create a second rate mute. What is this bringing to the table exactly?

And why do I need to see people have downvoted me just makes people paranoid, why bother when mute woul;d of done the same job without highlighting it.

Why are you creating problems for yourselves?
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Nuno · Admin
@AdaXI Seems you only focused on ONE point from the post above. The Downvote does more than just "muting".

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.
AdaXI · 41-45, T
@Nuno No I also want to know why we need to see it. I mean as someone has already pointed out if someone is depressed they see downvotes on their post it has a very negative effect on them , unlike mute that you don't know anything about.
I mean they make a[i] I'm so depressed right now i really need friends[/i] type post and they start seeing downvotes, how do you think that makes them feel?

Right now thank you for clearing that one up it's customise everyone feed rather than just having control of my own. At the end of the day I am on your side, I want you to make something that has a use Nuno, not just piss people off for no good reason.

Ok so why not have an upvote so good stuff is awarded rather than just being all negative and what happens if I wish to see a user again I've downvoted outta existence? I mean if I wish to see more of their content again

Yes I use mute as my example a lot because I wish for you to explain what makes it better or should I say something different than what we already have, anyway we are getting somewhere now , so thank you very much for responding x
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AdaXI · 41-45, T
@Nuno Oh well ignore me then fair enough you seem only to be focused on ONE thing haha. I'm joking but as it stands this tool unsettles people for many many reasons I hope that tells you something.

I think you can still have what you want here but as it stands you need to tweak this a little make it less negative more positive a vote system up AND down might well work love.

Make it invisible as well I don't want to know if people are downvoting me and I don't think it does anyone any favours, makes people generally edgy.

Good luck
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