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NeedleInAHaystack ago

It encourages participation in discussion. I think that's why most people like it.

It also makes you earn the ability/responsibility of downvoating.

Macnewbie ago

Id be in favor of heavier restrictions. Such as requiring a reply in order to downvoat or maybe a daily ratio of comments to downvoats. But i think im in the minority in that regard.

NeedleInAHaystack ago

We both are then.... If you're going to downvoat, you should be required to offer an alternative position/explanation. I'm with you.

Macnewbie ago

The only problem i see with that is spam. I have no need to reply to the manhood 101 folks but oh boy does downvoating them feel good.

TheBuddha ago

Hit the report spam button. It's the mods job to deal with it.