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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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Dusty101 · F
@Andrew, @Nuno, just remove it. We're not your students, we don't need a pep talk on "[b]what's all this negativity?" [/b]
I don't need a psychological text book reply from any of you! All I need is a yes that it will be removed!
Please respect my wishes for not replying, but only if the answer is "yes"
It's causing stress and negative energy,
We have enough of that with the sick twisted trolls you allow to join sw. We've put up with that long enough! Ypu should have done a vote first, than causing anxiety to people's gained confidence and disturbing their journey here!
@Dusty101 I love you, Dusty. And ty again for my sand picture name. 🖤🤗
Dusty101 · F
@DarkHeaven you're welcome! Positive vibes! 👍
@Dusty101
The vote was already made in March 2018. Majority said no, and lots of good reasons was left in the comments back then.
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
When they can’t find words to remotely justify it do you think they have the COURAGE to agree to comply with the results of a fair vote? @Dusty101 @SW-User
Dusty101 · F
@SapphicHeart I'm glad you told me that. At least I know now. Wow they were quite speedy taking three years to launch the down vote software button that the majority didn't want!
Dusty101 · F
@jackjjackson I've no idea.. 🙁
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Overwhelming majority would be an understatement. @Dusty101
jackjjackson · 61-69, M
Hint: if their behavior to date is any indication the answer is obviously they have no courage. @Dusty101
@Dusty101 inspiring ... well said
Dusty101 · F
@questionWeaver thank you! 🤗