Machete Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Often times on ATRL I see posts with simple opinions like "I don't like x song" "x album isn't good" getting downvoted. The post will not even be disrespectful or dragging an artist/music yet it will still receive downvotes. Is this a valid use of the downvote button? Are people who downvote opinions wrong to do so? Discuss. 1 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illia Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Who cares, it's just imaginary points on an Internet forum Some people would also say it's better to have any kind of reaction instead of nothing, even if it's negative 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Yes as long as they aren't my opinions 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancehall Queen Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I mostly downvote for comedic effect. If a basic opinion has a few downvotes, I think it's funny to add to it, even if I agree. 1 2 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgos Groove Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) I mean, it's just internet points so it doesn't matter at the end of the day, but it does say a lot about a member when they downvote every mildly critical post about their fav. Edited April 14 by Virgos Groove 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Bubble Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 the downvote lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn. Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 No, stop being a coward and come tell me why you disagree rather than hiding behind an ugly thumb 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Administrator Ryan Posted April 14 ATRL Administrator Share Posted April 14 14 minutes ago, Machete said: Is this a valid use of the downvote button? Yes but it’s poor taste tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goaty Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 downvoting in general is kinda corny to me. But it's also not something to take seriously anyway, so 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOrDie Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 i only downvote if the user is a stupid ***** 4 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apolonio Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smarticle Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Op getting downvoted 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitch Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 2 minutes ago, RideOrDie said: i only downvote if the user is a stupid ***** Basically yeah, if someone says something straight up idiotic that's not even worth disagreeing with then I downvote. If it's just something I don't agree with then I'd rather reply to them then just fume and downvote. People who downvote jokes at their fave's expense are just humourless though 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shigo Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMmY Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Yes, I do it in real life all the time so why not here too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prézli Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 It just causes more drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbsparce Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I've never downvoted (or was "confused by") a single comment bc I find it to be extremely childish. Like, I imagine an angry kid just yelling into the void whenever some pressed girl dislikes an opinion of mine they don't agree with. If it bothers you so much be an adult and debate me by quoting. Whoever thinks a downvote is some sort of a statement or punishment is a ***** ass weak ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The7thStranger Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 If somebody is just being a snot, then the downvote is fair. But there are far too many downvotes because people are offended somebody dared to not like an artist or song that they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorjesspazze9 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 It's not a big deal. Just kinda annoying when someone is mad downvoting just cuz of fandom wars or other immaturity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 i laugh anytime someone (or myself) gets downvoted. esp when its a simple opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourprint Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 only those who get pressed easily do, i argue with people all the time whenever i sense some sort of gaslighting coming from them and i dont even bother downvoting (im talking other social medias), the sad thing is that u can say **** that you get silenced so justice doesnt come on here you cant say **** too even if youre right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinnerCity Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I get downvoted by the most random people ever, I find it hilarious actually. I find it funny how most people take them so personally to the point of going to someone's profile just to downvote all their recent content as if that would change anything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suburbannature Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 World War III starting and this is your area of focus 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 OP after you suggesting deleting DESERT EAGLE, II HANDS II HEAVEN and SWEET HONEY BUCKIN off Cowboy Carter, I think that's a ban-able offense, let alone a downvote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byzantium Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Depends what the opinion is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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