poll Downvoting should be removed

[Chieff]

I have suggestion that downvoting should be removed from forum

Downvoting facilitate mob mentality

Don't know why community like namepros still have it

Reasons:

1. It stops ppl from sharing different opinions
2. People don't want to see difference in opinion use downvote as a tool to pull down

 

[TheDev]

Downvoting facilitate mob mentality

And its removal doesn't? I wholeheartedly disagree. Keep the down vote.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

It was meant to deter people from posting and its working remarkably well.
Already using fake usernames, avatars
of Fred Flinstone.
Also you can really hurt someones reputation much more with invisible votes as some get 5 or 6 compared to simple dislike or disagree.
No worries though, soon there will be a platinum account so you can see who is cruising around in stealth mode doing the good or bad deeds incognito
Been discussed many times before and I agree they should ditch.it

 

[D Haynes]

Keep it but don't make them anonymous. Anonymous downvotes as pathetic.

 

[Alop]

It was meant to deter people from posting and its working remarkably well.
Already using fake usernames, avatars
of Fred Flinstone.
Also you can really hurt someones reputation much more with invisible votes as some get 5 or 6 compared to simple dislike or disagree.
No worries though, soon there will be a platinum account so you can see who is cruising around in stealth mode doing the good or bad deeds incognito
Been discussed many times before and I agree they should ditch.it

Platinum account !!!!! I’m so excited

 

[Chieff]

And its removal doesn't? I wholeheartedly disagree. Keep the down vote.

You need to do some research and understand what it means before asking such question

 

[karmaco]

Its only been in place the last year or two. It helps the forum regulate itself. I bet the mods get less reports. Haven’t seen a fight in here since. Trolls don’t last.

The upvotes are anonymous as well so you’d have to remove those if you want things completely equal.

 

[postscripter]

why there are no polling options to vote here?
anyway. No, keep downvoting.

 

[sofiapartner]

I agree.

 

[DomainBanana]

I think NamePros should focus on building a positive, friendly culture where people support and help each other.

The downvotes do exactly the opposite, building a toxic culture of hate, and they are a big reason why I've largely moved on to other domain communties.

These votes rarely show if a comment is helpful or unhelpful, so what purpose are they serving?

Usually, they are just about personal attacks and bringing people down.

Anonymous downvoting is also a cowardly act. If someone doesn't like something I say, I'd much rather them react with a "Dislike" to my face than hiding behind a downvote.

Please get rid of the anonymous downvotes.

 

[E-Promote]

Don't know why community like namepros still have it

Probably because they are not censorship hungry control freak snowflakes like some social media.

 

[Chieff]

Its only been in place the last year or two. It helps the forum regulate itself. I bet the mods get less reports. Haven’t seen a fight in here since. Trolls don’t last.

The upvotes are anonymous as well so you’d have to remove those if you want things completely equal.

There is a difference - forums are good place to share thoughts, exchange information , place to discuss, share experience

if someone is making a reply from different perspective ; making a counter reply or explaining better in words are the constructive way

But downvotes does not share opinions / thoughts it just facilitate disagreement without any words, this simple act does not answers the thread

And who know how much expertise the person have to downvote ?

 

[karmaco]

There is a difference - forums are good place to share thoughts, exchange information , place to discuss, share experience

if someone is making a reply from different perspective ; making a counter reply or explaining better in words are the constructive way

But downvotes does not share opinions / thoughts it just facilitate disagreement without any words, this simple act does not answers the thread

And who know how much expertise the person have to downvote ?

I understand your thoughts but when I see a downvote I view it as “I don’t like or agree with your post” it’s basically rating the quality of the post. When this type of voting is present you can usually view a thread by up votes at the top but that doesn’t seem to be present on this forum unless I missed it.

I am neutral on this topic but we don’t have popcorn 🍿 fighting threads since it started.

 

[Revisiting]

I'm not keen on it. To often it's the "Well I'm invested in this area of discussion" Your opinion doesn't help my cause = downvote.
However, as stated It's important to get a quick consensus on trolls and the like, On balance, I think we should keep it. Probably helps keep the Mods inbox lighter