A few days ago I downvoted someone’s comment, and the next day I happened to notice every single comment I’ve ever made had at least one downvote. All from the person I dared to downvote the ONE time. I straight up asked why they did it, and they seem to think I’m an “obvious” troll account that “apparently just exist to downvote other people”. I assure you I’m no troll account, and ironically don’t really downvote all that often.
I know the topic of public downvotes has been discussed before, but I never used to care either way. Now I’m kinda leaning in the “I don’t like it” side. Honestly, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel a little offended, maybe even attacked. Also, there goes all my imaginary internet points. Lol
Has anyone else had something like this happen to them, or am I just unlucky?
You’re asking this in a thread where someone describes exactly how it’s an issue for them.
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Who’s freaking out my dude? My point was this wouldn’t have happened if THEY didn’t know who I was. You and others make some good points about some how this happens regardless, and how there are upsides to seeing who downvotes you. I honestly wasn’t aware this was a common thing until now. It’s why I asked if this has happened to anyone else. Chalk it up to me being a bit naive.
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Oh, I’m aware. I’ve just never heard of “Downvote Fairies”. In any case that was never my point, as I’ve explained.