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The Privacy Difference (lemm.ee)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You can just block people tho...

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago (3 children)

but that doesn't help the next person. plus a downvote is good feedback, so we know what we wrote is considered unworthy or unhelpful by others whatever their reasons might be

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Thats just not what microblogging is for. Its not a forum, its a blog. If you dont think its worth seeing just dont follow, like or reblog it. If you want a prechewed version of reality then use a feed to only view things from people you like.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 months ago

but i like everyone else

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

This has been studied.

A study found that users who receive negative feedback on their posts tend to contribute more frequently, but their subsequent contributions are often of lower quality.

Additionally, there were concerns raised about how downvotes negatively affect new users (who aren't aware of a community's norms, and so are more likely to collect downvotes), and how downvotes stifle diverse viewpoints, helping to create an echo chamber (the so-called "reddit hivemind").

It contributes to a more toxic environment:

Receiving downvotes can negatively affect a user's self-esteem and confidence. Users may experience feelings of rejection or inadequacy when their posts are downvoted. This can lead to decreased participation or self-censorship to avoid future negative feedback.

Frequent downvoting may contribute to increased stress and anxiety for some users. The fear of being judged harshly by peers can create a hostile online environment.