Who are we, youtube? Lol but seriously, can’t downvote I get a red bar saying problem voting. I can upvote though.
Using wefwef on iPhone.
Can someone explain the rationale behind downvotes being disabled?
Downvotes are disabled because they add nothing to the conversation/discussion
Not a mod, but this came up here: https://beehaw.org/comment/29314 and is linked in the Beehaw FAQ post about downvotes being disabled. The context is in the comment thread linked there.
From what I understand, the main reasoning was that if you want to disagree with someone you have to put some thought and effort into it such as a comment which could be a jumping off point to a discussion.
The “no downvoting” was the selling point for me on this instance. Love it.
You like; you vote.
Don’t like; keep on scrolling.
If I were to post an opinionated piece or even comment, let’s say, “Cryptocurrency is a scam,” and I start getting loads of upvotes this post might be “hot” or whatever. But, then the Cryptocurrency gang rolls on in and starts downvoting me to oblivion. Now it looks like I posted some silly nonsense. People aren’t even going to look at it. What if I had just given the most awesome advice or perfect answer, and just because someone on the net disagrees and things I am wrong it starts a battle between strangers?
No. Thank you.
Beehaw like many other instances doesn’t have downvoting enabled.
