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What's your opinion on downvotes? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by ThatOneKirbyMain2568@kbin.social to c/AskKbin@kbin.social

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I've seen a good bit of debate on Kbin surrounding downvotes, so what are your thoughts? Should they exist? Should they be shown separately? Should you be able to see who downvoted?

I personally like downvotes and especially like that they're shown separately. You're able to get a much better idea of how people feel about something, and you can more easily express a minority opinion. Of course, there are downsides (e.g., brigades), but I think the pros outweigh the cons.

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[–] Prej@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

We should have downvotes, but we also should be able to see who up- and downvoted.

[–] CharlesReed@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you're on kbin you can. On whatever comment you just hit more -> activity. Although for whatever reasons the 'upvotes' are labeled as 'favorites'.

[–] Prej@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Oh, I didn't know that, thanks for the heads up.

[–] ThatOneKirbyMain2568@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

I imagine the "favorite" name is to match with Mastodon's favorites. Still not a huge fan of the name tho.

[–] iquanyin@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@Prej why?

@ThatOneKirbyMain2568

[–] Prej@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Taking away the anonymity of downvoting could make the people think twice before they do, I think.