It is also a potential venue for doxxing. I had some nutzi use it to call me a pedo once. Anon subs and downvoting are both things I could do without.
In terms of atmosphere there also needs to be greater emphasis placed on civility in interpersonal contact. Too many think 'free speech's coupled with internet anonymity is a license to act in the worst way possible. Actions that face to face might get a guy punched in the nose. I'm unimpressed with pleas to 'authentic' conversations when dudes act like cartoon characters.
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Joe_McCarthy ago
It is also a potential venue for doxxing. I had some nutzi use it to call me a pedo once. Anon subs and downvoting are both things I could do without.
In terms of atmosphere there also needs to be greater emphasis placed on civility in interpersonal contact. Too many think 'free speech's coupled with internet anonymity is a license to act in the worst way possible. Actions that face to face might get a guy punched in the nose. I'm unimpressed with pleas to 'authentic' conversations when dudes act like cartoon characters.
middle_path ago
I've seen very few internet communities have this as the norm. And those that are normally number under 30 active users.
Joe_McCarthy ago
Probably because like most everything on the internet there is anonymity or semi-anonymity. Doesn't mean Voat should be animal house.