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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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jackjjackson · 61-69, M
This so called enhancement is far from that. It is a tool which even as described how it will be used that will allow censorship, bullying, favoritism, subject control, the list goes on.

There are already more than enough tools for the evil doers to do all that. We should all demand that admins change policies to avoid that insidious behavior instead of encouraging more.
Oster1 · M
@jackjjackson Even on the last thread we were on, I was surprised at the reasons for DV.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
The stated explanations are bogus. @Oster1
Oster1 · M
@jackjjackson It will be naysayers, targeted. This is shadow banning.
MartinII · 70-79, M
@jackjjackson Yes, but the admins ignore our fundamental objections and resort to long-winded irrelevancies. Any suggestions as to how we might influence them, short of voting with our feet?
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Downvote everything they post and comment on the post I wrote earlier this morning on this subject and tell your friends. @MartinII
MartinII · 70-79, M
@jackjjackson My own view, perhaps irrational, is that to use the downvote button even against the administrators, would be to consort with the enemy!
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
A valid point. A tacit acknowledgment of its existence may be a sign of weakness. @MartinII
ArtieKat · M
@MartinII Agreed! I won't use it either