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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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We are constantly listening to your suggestions, so please keep giving them to us, as they are very important to the future of Similar Worlds.

Very kind regards, 🧡
- The SW Team
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RubySoo · 56-60, F
I dont know anything about how to run a successful website. Dont fully understand algorithms and how the site generates new interest or makes any money, sponsors etc although i do understand all these things are taken in to consideration in order to make it a success.

But... ive been a member of dozens and dozens of wonderful online communities over the years that have been spoilt by that one change too far, one unpopular 'improvement', admins overzelously giving warnings and removing post, and not willing to take on board what makes the community unhappy, unwilling to rectify it.
Id hate to see SW go the way of many others because people are feeling their use of this place is becoming more restricted and access to the community as a whole less availble to more and more members.
Ive seen it happen so often. What was once a varied vibrant community becanes like an excusive 'old boys club' with a small number of users running the show as their own and many members feeling theres not a lot happening for them anymore.

Please please dont let this happen to SW.
@RubySoo best answer.
RubySoo · 56-60, F
@TheSirfurryanimalWales thank you. Sadly, online communities seem to have a shelf life.😔
@RubySoo yes....I’ve seen several off and currently post on another which has about five still posting.
@RubySoo I also agree with @TheSirfurryanimalWales

Your reply is very eloquent, cogent and calm. It's even disarming without loosing the OOMPH factor to drive this home.

Thank you for saying what I am thinking and feeling!
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON We don’t want this place becoming another R2T where the members were basically driven away.
RubySoo · 56-60, F
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON thank you. Those are my own feelings, but yes, im certain many feel the same. X
@TheSirfurryanimalWales @RubySoo



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Dlrannie · 31-35, F
@TheSirfurryanimalWales Is there any truth in the rumour that Janet has joined SW admin 😂😂😂
@Dlrannie I think she’s on buzz50!or her clone is.😂