What is the logic behind 6 or higher? I'm probably never going to achieve 6 simply because I'm not active enough and mostly lurk.
That's the same standard for post downvotes.
I understand it's the same setting threshold. That doesn't clarify the logic behind the level choice.
Consistency is the reason. Seeing downvotes on comments is now consistent with seeing them on posts. It only makes sense to keep the threshold the same. There is no good reason to treat them differently in this regard.
Keeps lazy shills out of harms way, for everyone else.
Perhaps if you don't post that much you're not as likely to need this feature.
edit: One advantage of having a threshold is that shills who are new to this site tend to not know about these features.
Because its a privilege to use that feature that is earned not given. If you don't care about the platform why would you care about that feature? Its really easy to get there I promise you don't even need to post a few comments a week would get you there pretty quickly.
You're only half way through
Half way through in 2 years. So you're saying I've got 2 more years to go. See my argument?
Just try to be a little active for a few days and you'll get there.
Same here
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