Gave you an upvote b/c I disagree with downvoting people stating what is likely true.
Thank you for this and I did the same. It’s frustrating seeing Lemmy downvote emotionally - happens in a lot of threads.
And I only use the collective like that because it’s just a common behaviour. Not everyone does it, for sure.
But it happens. There was one annoying day a week or two ago where I piped up in mulitple threads because there was a lot of emotionally-satisfying but factually-wrong information. And I was just like “I know everyone hates [thing], but look, you gotta bear in mind [information usually with sources]” and was getting downvoted to oblivion. I understand, we all hate stuff and we get these notions about things that are wrong and popularly so - I’m not immune! I know I support some stupid stuff, although I try to keep an open mind and change with new info - but I’m still sure there are things I will downvote people for presenting stupid opinions and they’re right and I’m wrong… So the point is that I get it why people downvote like that… but it’s still super frustrating to be on the other side of it, being a lightning rod for peoples’ frustration with the topic just because you’re presenting information that goes slightly or partly against the emotions. lol
Fair enough! I was on the fence for the same reason, but then I just tried it and liked it much more. Personally, it helped my mental health a bit. That’s not to say it would do the same for you, it’s all personal preference!
Thank you for this and I did the same. It’s frustrating seeing Lemmy downvote emotionally - happens in a lot of threads.
And I only use the collective like that because it’s just a common behaviour. Not everyone does it, for sure.
But it happens. There was one annoying day a week or two ago where I piped up in mulitple threads because there was a lot of emotionally-satisfying but factually-wrong information. And I was just like “I know everyone hates [thing], but look, you gotta bear in mind [information usually with sources]” and was getting downvoted to oblivion. I understand, we all hate stuff and we get these notions about things that are wrong and popularly so - I’m not immune! I know I support some stupid stuff, although I try to keep an open mind and change with new info - but I’m still sure there are things I will downvote people for presenting stupid opinions and they’re right and I’m wrong… So the point is that I get it why people downvote like that… but it’s still super frustrating to be on the other side of it, being a lightning rod for peoples’ frustration with the topic just because you’re presenting information that goes slightly or partly against the emotions. lol
It sounds like you might prefer an instance that has downvotes disabled (like mine). It’s a breath of fresh air.
Oh hell naw, hitting that downvote on actuall asshats is what I live for. ;-)
Fair enough! I was on the fence for the same reason, but then I just tried it and liked it much more. Personally, it helped my mental health a bit. That’s not to say it would do the same for you, it’s all personal preference!