Get rid of the 'Downvote' option

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  • And it's not like you get stabbed when someone says they don't like the down vote button......but you don't like it, do you?

    Oh my god... Just dont pay attention to it. Its not like when someone downvote your comment you get stabbed or something.

  • You do know I could say the exact same thing you just did but have it apply to the downvote button?

    Because one has a purpose, the downvote button is if you disagree. You shouldn't have to repeat what others said if the majority of the people disagree with one's opinion.

    Carley123 posted: »

    Because one has a purpose, the upvote button is if you agree with the comment you shouldn't have to say why you agree.

  • No... because the downvote button doesnt tell the person how they are wrong or not.

    You do know I could say the exact same thing you just did but have it apply to the downvote button? Because one has a purpose, the downvo

  • If you're going to remove one, just remove both of them, it's not like the upvotes/downvotes really matter anyways.

    Jennifer posted: »

    The difference is that if people insult people in the forums rather than just down voting it's no longer anonymous, and it can be reported t

  • Indeed. Plus some people actually think like/dislike ratio gives more merit to their posts and then use it to jab at other users. I have seen many times someone says "You are obviously wrong. I'll let the down votes do the talking."

  • OzzyUKOzzyUK Moderator

    "You are obviously wrong. I'll let the down votes do the talking."

    I have seen this a lot which i find rather annoying, i have also seen people say that they don't want to post their opinion due to the fear of being downvoted which shouldn't happen as people should be able to post what the want (within the rules) without that fear.

    They should hopefully be removed the downvote button soon which will hopefully stop that kind of behavior and also the "downvote trolls"

    CreeperX posted: »

    Indeed. Plus some people actually think like/dislike ratio gives more merit to their posts and then use it to jab at other users. I have seen many times someone says "You are obviously wrong. I'll let the down votes do the talking."

  • And if the system is so meaningless that it should just be ignored, what's the purpose in even keeping it? Nobody should care right?

    Who cares? If the system is apparently so meaningless, just ignore it.

  • edited August 2014

    Ok then, we should form a group that counters dislikes with likes and start appreciating members for their contribution to this community instead of insulting them for their ideas and opinions.

    iHeartTWD posted: »

    Not really for me. It makes you look bad, especially when you say something and people call you"stupid" for it...

  • edited August 2014

    Sorry, double post.

    iHeartTWD posted: »

    Not really for me. It makes you look bad, especially when you say something and people call you"stupid" for it...

  • Really? The downvote does the same thing. Disagree without commenting. If you're going to use an argument, you may want to use it correctly.

    Carley123 posted: »

    Because one has a purpose, the upvote button is if you agree with the comment you shouldn't have to say why you agree.

  • Neither does just upvoting it. Do you guys not know what logical fallacies are?

    #TeamSarah posted: »

    No... because the downvote button doesnt tell the person how they are wrong or not.

  • edited August 2014

    #proud to troll

    That title gets thrown around pretty liberally nowadays, so I'll wear it with whatever pride it warrants.

  • but they wouldn't just go around down voting If you could see who it was,....it's works on Facebook, either you like it, comment or keep moving

    #TeamSarah posted: »

    I doubt the downvoter would be an outcast.

  • Yes, please do.

  • Well, it seems you guys got your wish.

  • Yes it's gone!! :D

  • YES!..... I hope I helped :D

  • Downvote gone! Hope it stays that way .

  • Hell yeah!

    Gobananas01 posted: »

    Well, it seems you guys got your wish.

  • Yeah! Clementine sucks!!!!!!

    #TeamSarah posted: »

    WOOOO!

  • Cope49Cope49 Banned
    edited August 2014

    Damn I really wanna downvote you...
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    Yeah! Clementine sucks!!!!!!

  • edited August 2014

    downvote :p

    Yeah! Clementine sucks!!!!!!

  • they are gone, now we can breath freely

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    they are gone, now we can breath freely

  • Hahahaha I'm afraid that's not going to be possible from now on. Now I can spit the truth about clementine freely without being downvoted!

    Cope49 posted: »

    Damn I really wanna downvote you...

  • Now...if you don't like something, you actually have to say it (write) and no mystery!

  • Clementine sucks, downvote if you disagree!

  • Please refrain from being rude to other users just because they are happy over something you arent.

  • thanks for the help team sarah :)

    #TeamSarah posted: »

    Please refrain from being rude to other users just because they are happy over something you arent.

  • I don't understand how you feel good talkin' smack on a forum. real brave huh? can we get on with civilization?

  • I ship cluke with 11 year old Clem and Luke romantically along with clam and clementineXsarah romantic...

    Do I really?what!fuck know!that's sick shit Lexi would put on here!bit feel free to downvo-oh wait...insert troll face here

  • the ban was only for 24 hours, my dear friend :)

  • This is exactly why i started the discussion about taking away down voting. why can't you just cut the harassing?

    the ban was only for 24 hours, my dear friend

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