It doesn’t do it directly. Downvotes promote self-moderation. Posts getting downvoted disincentivizes someone from posting another thing that might get downvoted. When you take downvotes away, people are less inclined to self-moderate and it shifts the burden to a mod.
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Well, regardless of how you might feel about the just you’re doing, as a frequent user I think you’re doing great. Moderation of any platform is a thankless job. It’s a lot like politics where the people that want moderation power probably aren’t the ones that should have it.
Downvotes. I think they should be on. I know brigading is def a problem. But on the other hand, not having downvotes enabled forces users to rely on reporting everything to a mod instead of letting the downvotes do their job.
The costs and donation stuff. That’s a lot of personal investment without much in return. Once I’m employed again I’d love to help out somehow.
Good luck on the UI stuff. I been on Voyager app on IOS since it launched so I have no opinions.
Keep up the good work amigo!
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Politics@beehaw.org•Naomi Klein: If Biden Wants to Stop Trump, He Should Step DownEnglish
10·2 years agoI remember this as well and I posted about it either here or the r/ and got downvoted all to shit over it. Gaslighting that it never happened. He said something about being a transition pres, bringing people back together and would hand o er the reins or some shit. I voted for him and he got his 4 years. Now the old Warhawk has lots of potential conflicts to get us mired in and doesn’t want to give up the chair.
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Metal@lemmy.world•Can anyone recommend some new bands to listen to? I think my posts are getting repetitiveEnglish
7·2 years agoHEALTH. their newest album RAT WARS has been described as The Downward Spiral for people with dual monitors and a vitamin D deficiency.
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Unpopular Opinion@lemmy.world•Jim Henson (and everything he created) are VASTLY AND ANNOYINGLY OVERRATED
41·2 years agoTop tier unpopular opinion. Good stuff. 10 paragraphs of hating on the muppets.
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Movies@lemmy.world•Eli Roth Reveals That He'd Like to Direct More 'Hostel' and 'Cabin Fever' MoviesEnglish
1·2 years agoAnd I’ll reveal how much I don’t care what a rapist wants to do.
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Science@beehaw.org•A plane fueled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic OceanEnglish
1·3 years agoCan it fly on beer and hotdish?
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Videos@lemmy.world•Table made with 1000 feet of denim and 20 gallons of epoxyEnglish
8·3 years agoCan’t wait for all this yellowed epoxy bullshit to be at the thrift stores for me to disappointedly shake my head at.
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Games@lemmy.world•Cities: Skylines 2 DLC delayed so studio can focus on PC fixesEnglish
31·3 years agoIt’s running pretty decent now since that lastest couple patches. But I haven’t pushed a city up past 60k population yet. I’m still a bit sore they didn’t implement bicycles. Should have been baked in at launch.
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Games@sh.itjust.works•Starfield's been left out to dry at The Game Awards—and even dedicated fans are 'not terribly surprised'English
984·3 years agoI read a reviewer that said “It’s a beautiful game about space exploration that has no space exploration” and they were completely right. It’s just fallout in space. Who thought Quick Travel the game would be compelling space exploration
Fuck this dead eyed AI shit. Can’t we ban this garbage? It’s great if you want to get people to block your community.
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Movies@lemmy.world•Guys, they Batgirl'd the Coyote vs. Acme movie.English
6·3 years agoOh yeah. It’s gotta be some over the top story arc. Like Ernest Jr’s mother was/is a circus strong-woman that met Ernest Sr in the early 80s. Ernest Jr goes on an adventure to learn all about his father, embraces the absurdity. Could
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Movies@lemmy.world•Guys, they Batgirl'd the Coyote vs. Acme movie.English
27·3 years agoCan we talk a moment about how much John Cena should take up Jim Varney’s torch and become Earnest P Worrell Jr.?
I think the really interesting on is The Friedman Doctrine.
I’m sure Spider Georg and I will have a great time sleeping together.
Happy simping!
I didn’t body shame. Some people like fake boobs. Some don’t. I dont have a strong opinion about them either way.
The only person ascribing a negative connotation to the word fake is you.
The post asked for a one word description of said boobs. They are quite obviously fake and is the first thing that pops into my head seeing those.
I hope this exchange has been very rewarding and fulfilling for you.
You white-knighting? I didn’t say fake was bad. Take a break buddy. It’s okay.
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Videos@lemmy.world•Are cheap plywood cabinets even possible in 2023?English
4·3 years agoOh yes they are. Well, we are I should say.



Downvoting does both things. I know the downvotes happen for “unwanted” gender stuff happens and that sucks. Both things can be true at the same time and there is no single solution that will make everyone happy.