In our previous announcement, we announced that we closed downvotes.

Some people found it right, some people hated it, some people hesitated. At the end of the day, since we are on a disorganised platform like fediverse, I find the decision we took right. However, I was also annoyed by the lack of downvotes. So I searched for a solution.

I think the planned post flair support will be a good improvement in this regard. But it seems to take a long time to develop.

What do you think about limiting downvotes to only members of that community? I see it as the optimal way in the current situation.

Please vote with empathy, not just as a user, but assuming you are a poster user. Is it right decision?

Poll: https://strawpoll.com/DwyoDBooDnA

Result: done.

  • demonologic@lemmynsfw.comEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Lots of people browsing all local communities probably downvoted posts in communities they weren’t members of. In especially more niche communities this can mean that the downvotes from people who aren’t in it can drown out the upvotes from people who are. Allowing only upvoting means that the number reflects who many people actually actively liked it

    Edit: ah sorry, just read the comment from @[email protected] below and they said pretty much the same thing I did but better.