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Why aren't downvotes possible on hexbear?
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this post was submitted on 03 Oct 2023
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Yeah, what DoiDoi said. Downvotes existing make every reading of a comment or post combative. It promotes "well ackshually" culture and disincentives thought and conversation.
Like if I didn't like your question I could just downvotes it and move on, knowing that I have voiced my disapproval without having to even think about why. This way, unless I want your question to remain as the end of the thread I must reply -- and I will, because I read your question in good faith and did not come at it from a place of combat.