Now, here's where I have a question. I've used reddit for a long time, but I never used the downvote button there just for disagreeing with someone. Now, I did use it if I posted my own opinion and someone was a dick to me over said opinion. Would that be considered a legitimate use of the downvote button?
I would argue that if the person was just being a dick the downvote is justified. If they are only acting like that, then they aren't adding to the conversation. However, if they are giving an opinion in a rude way, I was just not upvote them, but not downvote them because they are still adding to the conversation.
I would'nt really consider that a valid use unless it was really harmfull to the post or violated any of the harassment rules.
The best thing todo in that case is just walk away from the conversation. That said we do expect users to be respectful so i guess it's a toughy.
I also think just ignoring the dickish responses are the best method. In some circumstances, that downvote is almost something to be celebrated. They automatically know that someone saw their dickish comment and got ticked off. I'd prefer to let them wonder if anyone even read it at all.
Now, here's where I have a question. I've used reddit for a long time, but I never used the downvote button there just for disagreeing with someone. Now, I did use it if I posted my own opinion and someone was a dick to me over said opinion. Would that be considered a legitimate use of the downvote button?
I would argue that if the person was just being a dick the downvote is justified. If they are only acting like that, then they aren't adding to the conversation. However, if they are giving an opinion in a rude way, I was just not upvote them, but not downvote them because they are still adding to the conversation.
I would'nt really consider that a valid use unless it was really harmfull to the post or violated any of the harassment rules. The best thing todo in that case is just walk away from the conversation. That said we do expect users to be respectful so i guess it's a toughy.
Alright. I'll just avoid downvotes unless it's spam/abuse, etc., I think. Keep the atmosphere positive :D
I also think just ignoring the dickish responses are the best method. In some circumstances, that downvote is almost something to be celebrated. They automatically know that someone saw their dickish comment and got ticked off. I'd prefer to let them wonder if anyone even read it at all.