this post was submitted on 18 Dec 2024
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You can just block people tho...
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
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.
but i like everyone else
This has been studied.
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:
There are moderation lists which honestly work better than a downvote when it comes to isolate assholes