I have a certain pride about being a Snapzu user that I think many other users, aggregators, and even perhaps lurkers share. When somebody takes shots at that community it is upsetting. Did it come off as whiny? Sure. Does it change anything? No. Am I entitled to share those thoughts with the community for validation amongst my peers? Absolutely. It's an opinion post, it isn't a snap, and no one is forced to participate in the follow up discussion.
It's not just 'complaining about downvotes'. They have an affect on a users reputation which is based on a set of rules. If people don't follow those rules while the community is small this place will just be a messier and less friendly as the site grows. It's an important concern for rule abiding users and it needs to be mentioned, not just here, but anywhere abuse of the system is taking place.
Just repeating what you said to me in the parent. Again, downvote or PM. I don't need a lecture on how to use Snapzu. I've been here for long enough to know what I'm doing.
I have a certain pride about being a Snapzu user that I think many other users, aggregators, and even perhaps lurkers share. When somebody takes shots at that community it is upsetting. Did it come off as whiny? Sure. Does it change anything? No. Am I entitled to share those thoughts with the community for validation amongst my peers? Absolutely. It's an opinion post, it isn't a snap, and no one is forced to participate in the follow up discussion.
It's not just 'complaining about downvotes'. They have an affect on a users reputation which is based on a set of rules. If people don't follow those rules while the community is small this place will just be a messier and less friendly as the site grows. It's an important concern for rule abiding users and it needs to be mentioned, not just here, but anywhere abuse of the system is taking place.
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