Do you feel like downvotes are being overused on here?

@SW-User

I deleted most of my actual content a month ago. Now temporary threads of little to no substance that also get purged every week. I think there is too much unbalance when showing/being yourself in a community which isn't healthy and unwilling to meet you half way.

The downvote and the like buttons are both shortcuts. They move the focus from real understandings and discussions to fast reactions and then scrolling away.

The reason I deleted though isn't the downvote. It's harassment. There are at least five members, regular, here that have used my transparency against me.

One who took an incomplete screenshot to play the victim.

And the rest offended by my stance against child abuse content lurking in to find whatever in order to justify their hatred and resentment. Which have lasted for years by the way.

Social media in general doesn't deserve such energy from anyone. I have reported them and they got warnings, many times. Even got temporary suspended. Came back with the same behaviors.

Don't think the hostility is worth it. One has to be picky about being themselves if themselves attract so much whether negative or positive. I like peace and I am very protective of that. Especially as a woman who has lot of flaws that need working on. I can't be better person if others keep on burdening me with their own inadequacies and resentment.

This is not my website. I can't decide for the admins who and what should be allowed. But part of deciding how that affects me entails not exposing my vulnerable parts to those wishing to inflict harm.

@Miram [quote] Don't think the hostility is worth it. One has to be picky about being themselves if themselves attract so much whether negative or positive. I like peace and I am very protective of that. Especially as a woman who has lot of flaws that need working on. I can't be better person if others keep on burdening me with their own inadequacies and resentment. [/quote]

Very powerful paragraph. I get it. I want to say, if you're being targeted by people for standing against wrong things then you're annoying the right people, and them targeting you is proof that what you say is true. I do however get that you'd rather just have your peace. You be well. I certainly hope you'll still be sharing pics from Algeria.

@Miram that’s terrible. I am sorry you have been treated this way.

@bijouxbroussard Yeah, adding a downvote option was a really good idea...NOT.

@bijouxbroussard Reddit's the same way with them. You're not supposed to downvote people you disagree with but that's what ends up happening anyway.

@DDonde Reddit is ridiculous when it comes to downvoting.

@bijouxbroussard I have to agree with you - sadly. 😞

@SW-User Well enough downvotes can make your post hidden, from what I've read. And again, if it's a simple and harmless post, it would be a shame if no one can see it. I think enough downvotes on your posts can possibly send you to SW jail, although that might be a rumor.

@latinbutterfly Fair enough but how many downvotes does one need for the post to get hidden or go to jail? I think its highly unlikely that will happen for ordinary harmless posts.

@Nanori 🤔 tattle tells?

@latinbutterfly
It happens each time you question the downvote. No kidding.

@bijouxbroussard OK thanks for explaining. I will see if I have any.

@meggie You'll see it where all the reaction emojis are, when people react to one of your comments or posts.

@latinbutterfly thanks I checked and have at least 3. Never downvoted anyone.

Sorry I was late with that one!! IVE HEARTED IT

@Justmeraeagain Yeah I read that. I hope it's just a rumor though because it's pretty stupid if it's real.

@SW-User for real 🙄