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Voat had this same ideal regarding down votes about 5 years ago when I joined. Until the popularity rose and the shills and brigades came. Without adapting to this, voat would have just been overrun.

You may see once this site starts to attract the wrong attention. It is a noble ideal, but some people don't allow for that kind of peace. Hopefully the suspicious behavior tag helps, as that type can't help but to downvote.

https://searchvoat.co/v/whatever/1877145

But. 2 years later I informed a new wave of the rule, and found out it had been destroyed.

https://searchvoat.co/v/whatever/2742807

Bottom line. Voat already did this. Know that history before belittling.

You aren't dealing with people who use a downvote button differently, you are dealing with people who have already fought that battle and had no choice but to adapt.

Voat was forced to adapt or die, so please step down off of that high horse. You can explain without looking down your nose so sharply.

Hopefully it goes better here, as I fully agree with the sentiment, but I also have met those who choose to make it nearly impossible.

I am not advocating against it not being a disagree button, I agree with that. I just want to explain that many from voat have already traveled that road.

Voat had this same ideal regarding down votes about 5 years ago when I joined. Until the popularity rose and the shills and brigades came. Without adapting to this, voat would have just been overrun. You may see once this site starts to attract the wrong attention. It is a noble ideal, but some people don't allow for that kind of peace. Hopefully the suspicious behavior tag helps, as that type can't help but to downvote. https://searchvoat.co/v/whatever/1877145 But. 2 years later I informed a new wave of the rule, and found out it had been destroyed. https://searchvoat.co/v/whatever/2742807 Bottom line. Voat already did this. Know that history before belittling. You aren't dealing with people who use a downvote button differently, you are dealing with people who have already fought that battle and had no choice but to adapt. Voat was forced to adapt or die, so please step down off of that high horse. You can explain without looking down your nose so sharply. Hopefully it goes better here, as I fully agree with the sentiment, but I also have met those who choose to make it nearly impossible. I am not advocating against it not being a disagree button, I agree with that. I just want to explain that many from voat have already traveled that road.

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[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

You are so correct. My infantile mind thinks arrow symbols are indicators, much like traffic signage. Seeing arrows that appear as they do, my simple minds sees indicators of 'up-ness' and 'down-ness'.

But I am trying real hard to be brilliant like you. Someday, I will know that an UP arrow means, "UP!" and that a DOWN arrow means... er... "DON'T YOU DARE PRESS ME!" Or something logical like that.

I aspire to gain wisdom from you, my master.

[–] • 1 pt

Yes, you have an inflexible mind. It's a problem for you to simply listen to and interpret the instructions. You are probably experiencing cognitive decline. Perhaps you often lose track of time while driving? Or find it difficult to remember simple things like people's names.

There are many buttons in the world. Some of them look similar but do different things.

[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

I might wish to disagree with some of what you said, but I've learned my lesson. Up arrow for you! Every time forever forward. But wait... your points are all correct. And in my declining mental state, I will apologize now should I ever fail to upvote you. You are my hero. But I will probably forget that by tomorrow. Just shake your head and assume it henceforth.

[–] • 0 pt

You're alright