Downvoting

Some members will remember a controversy some time ago about the introduction of the "downvote". Most members who commented were opposed, some very strongly, but the management ignored us, as usual. I have just been downvoted, for the first time. I found it an unpleasant and offensive experience. I suppose it could have been a mistake, but if it wasn't, I challenge the person who did it to have the courage to explain what he or she disliked about my comment.

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Gibbon · 70-79, M

If you have VIP you can see who it is and call them out in the post. Let everyone know who did it.

Punches · 46-50, F

@Gibbon It is funny how SW tries to discourage arguing yet at the same time, does stuff that encourages it.

I can just hear the admins saying to all of us, "Hey someone DV'ed you, but it is a secret who did it. If you give me some money though, I will tell you who it was!"

They ultimately WANT people to bicker because they knows that draws the most attention.

Gibbon · 70-79, M

@Punches Yes. The VIP $ benefits promotes stealth for cash. It certainly gives the ability to seed some anger.

Punches · 46-50, F

@Gibbon Any site I use or have used, I just get by without it. Normally "premium" versions aren't worth me spending money for.