For me, the things I like the most is that when you are making a post you are encouraged to make sure you are posting good content: adding sources, quality "cover" pictures, links, videos, etc. all add to a really quality post. I also really, really like the ability to cross-post by default, it really helps to find related tribes and therefore more content you are interested in.
On reddit, downvotes really don't mean anything other than some people not seeing your post. Here it seems a bit more harsh. While I think that will make people more civil and thoughtful with their posting, I am slightly worried some people who are willing to downvote based on disagreeing rather than shitposting would definitely have a lot of power to decide what messages people are comfortable posting.
All in all I am very happy with my experience here so far. I really hope the community has a productive growth-spurt, because the potential here is extraordinary, and the people here seem to be very community-oriented. Glad I found this place, honestly.
edit: Also, good morning to you, it's afternoon here so I'll have my coffee late with you folks!
Good day!
My 2 cents, I was in Digg, left there during the Digg Patriot wars, went to Reddit, still go there for some of the subs, was made aware of Snapzu from an old Reddit friend, Adelle Chattre....and we disagree on some issues, and yet because of our respect for each other's opinion, not because we always agree I am here.
I can tell you, I have used the downvote once since I have joined...and I am not afraid to use it, just very conscious of when or why.
The reason for me is simple. I have an opinion, we all do. Many may not agree with it...and that's ok. I may not agree with other's opinions. I just don't vote them up as opposed to voting them down. We all know what bury brigades are. I am very much of a mind of not enabling this behavior. So if you don't agree, pass. If you do, vote.
Very good points. I agree that downvotes need to be handled carefully. So far I've only been downvoted once and haven't doled out any myself, but I foresee some problems with the system.
Have a great afternoon! I'm wondering if we should change the series title to something accommodating to everyone, as the site seems to have a large international representation.
Edit: To clarify, downvotes should be reserved for spam, trolling, or otherwise unacceptable behavior (based on site and tribe rules). A differing opinion should not be downvoted; you can spite them by not upvoting.
So far I've only been downvoted once and haven't doled out any myself, but I foresee some problems with the system.
I don't count my downvotes, I say what's on my mind regardless. But even on Reddit, the only time I downvote is when someone is trolling blatantly. Rudeness, disagreement, I upvote those because I want people to see them. Echo chambers are boring, and honestly I picked this over Hubski because of that.
Have a great afternoon! I'm wondering if we should change the series title to something accommodating to everyone, as the site seems to have a large international representation.
Oh no please don't, it makes me feel like I still have a lot of day ahead of me! This is my Internet Morning™!
For me, the things I like the most is that when you are making a post you are encouraged to make sure you are posting good content: adding sources, quality "cover" pictures, links, videos, etc. all add to a really quality post. I also really, really like the ability to cross-post by default, it really helps to find related tribes and therefore more content you are interested in.
On reddit, downvotes really don't mean anything other than some people not seeing your post. Here it seems a bit more harsh. While I think that will make people more civil and thoughtful with their posting, I am slightly worried some people who are willing to downvote based on disagreeing rather than shitposting would definitely have a lot of power to decide what messages people are comfortable posting.
All in all I am very happy with my experience here so far. I really hope the community has a productive growth-spurt, because the potential here is extraordinary, and the people here seem to be very community-oriented. Glad I found this place, honestly.
edit: Also, good morning to you, it's afternoon here so I'll have my coffee late with you folks!
Good day! My 2 cents, I was in Digg, left there during the Digg Patriot wars, went to Reddit, still go there for some of the subs, was made aware of Snapzu from an old Reddit friend, Adelle Chattre....and we disagree on some issues, and yet because of our respect for each other's opinion, not because we always agree I am here.
I can tell you, I have used the downvote once since I have joined...and I am not afraid to use it, just very conscious of when or why.
The reason for me is simple. I have an opinion, we all do. Many may not agree with it...and that's ok. I may not agree with other's opinions. I just don't vote them up as opposed to voting them down. We all know what bury brigades are. I am very much of a mind of not enabling this behavior. So if you don't agree, pass. If you do, vote.
Very good points. I agree that downvotes need to be handled carefully. So far I've only been downvoted once and haven't doled out any myself, but I foresee some problems with the system.
Have a great afternoon! I'm wondering if we should change the series title to something accommodating to everyone, as the site seems to have a large international representation.
Edit: To clarify, downvotes should be reserved for spam, trolling, or otherwise unacceptable behavior (based on site and tribe rules). A differing opinion should not be downvoted; you can spite them by not upvoting.
I don't count my downvotes, I say what's on my mind regardless. But even on Reddit, the only time I downvote is when someone is trolling blatantly. Rudeness, disagreement, I upvote those because I want people to see them. Echo chambers are boring, and honestly I picked this over Hubski because of that.
Oh no please don't, it makes me feel like I still have a lot of day ahead of me! This is my Internet Morning™!
I know what you mean with the down votes but it's expected. Theres always "that guy" somewhere.