Introducing Downvoting

[Tweed]

Why not just make it so people can spend 10bux to give users new avatars and titles that they can't remove just like SA?

[orinEsque]

Why not just make it so people can spend 10bux to give users new avatars and titles that they can't remove just like SA?

I just use loregamer's avatar replacer userscript. Really handy:


Works really well, saves my eyes for when/if people use gross avatars.

[fork]

This forum is so diverse and gay there should only be updoots.

[loregamer]

Why not just make it so people can spend 10bux to give users new avatars and titles that they can't remove just like SA?

I just use loregamer's avatar replacer userscript

It's not a replace avatar userscript, you just used it for evil

[methoxetamine]

Dammit I forgot @DecadeRiptide exists, I guess second place will have to do

[Prardenciflar]

I don't see a downvote button.

Same. I wanted to downvote Rusty.

Same, it seems like the right thing to do

[Stack of Turtles]

When a forum does this it inevitably changes how the forum operates. Now instead of each person having the same amount of power, it becomes majority rule. Unfavorable opinions (decided by the group) are downvoted, despite whether they are true or not, or need to be heard, lessening the strength and value of the individual and ultimately hurting the site. This will be used to wield power by those who suck up to mods/admins and by mods/admins themselves. I have no problem with Rusty deciding what he wants as it is his site, but this extends the power down and invites those who conspire to get more of what they want.

I am against having a voting system, as it is always manipulated one way or another. I do however want country flags to be shown.

That's why I said he should restrict it only to trusted agents. In fact, I think he should give all the responsibility to me personally.

[rusty_shackleford]

Already seeing this used to great effect!

[Acrux]

Platinum makes your posts immune to downvotes.

[TND]

How would your opinions change about people if the country of origin were to be shown?

Would you be dismissive of posts as soon as you see the country of origin, or would it help you to gain insight and context as to what the poster is saying?

[Oyster Sauce]

How would your opinions change about people if the country of origin were to be shown?

Would you be dismissive of posts as soon as you see the country of origin, or would it help you to gain insight and context as to what the poster is saying?

We must stand united and never allow this...

[rusty_shackleford]

Thanks for the feedback, I've added location to all posters

[methoxetamine]

Hell yeah

[DrSneed]

@grok is this true

[Acrux]

I just asked grok and he said yes.

[methoxetamine]

>every single user on the entire forum is American
plot twist?

[Stack of Turtles]

Thanks for the feedback, I've added location to all posters

I notice you don't have it on yours
Didn't have the spare disk space to upload an Israeli flag?

[methoxetamine]

Not having the option for memeflags is extremely antisemitic

[Algol]

God blesses those who bless Israel!

[rusty_shackleford]

no politisperging in this thread after this post

[TND]

politisperging

[DrSneed]

i love israel

[orinEsque]

no politisperging in this thread after this post

ADL approves this message.

[mercerxiv]

I've been reading your recent feedback, and you're right — there needed to be a better way to deal with low-quality posts beyond just reacting with Disagree and moving on.
Starting today, all posts now have a Downvote button. If a post's score drops below the threshold, it gets collapsed by default. You can still click to expand it if you really want to read it, but you won't have to see it cluttering up the thread anymore.
We'll be watching how this plays out and adjusting the threshold if needed. If something feels off or you think the cutoff is too aggressive (or not aggressive enough), let me know.

Thanks for pushing on this one.

Democracy has been instated.

Although I don't see the downvote button, so it was all a lie.

[Stack of Turtles]

I've been reading your recent feedback, and you're right — there needed to be a better way to deal with low-quality posts beyond just reacting with Disagree and moving on.
Starting today, all posts now have a Downvote button. If a post's score drops below the threshold, it gets collapsed by default. You can still click to expand it if you really want to read it, but you won't have to see it cluttering up the thread anymore.
We'll be watching how this plays out and adjusting the threshold if needed. If something feels off or you think the cutoff is too aggressive (or not aggressive enough), let me know.

Thanks for pushing on this one.

Democracy has been instated.

Although I don't see the downvote button, so it was all a lie.

It's just not a democracy, so only Rusty sees the downvote button.

[Valter]

Feeling a sudden urge to order McDonald's

[orinEsque]

Why not just make it so people can spend 10bux to give users new avatars and titles that they can't remove just like SA?

I just use loregamer's avatar replacer userscript

It's not a replace avatar userscript, you just used it for evil

I'm a modder, I use my skills for evi- I mean the betterment of the world.

[Tangerine]

>every single user on the entire forum is American
plot twist?

It's part of the TOS.

[WhiteShark]

Democracy has been instated.

Although I don't see the downvote button, so it was all a lie.

Right, that's how you can tell it's real democracy.

[orinEsque]

Democracy has been instated.

Although I don't see the downvote button, so it was all a lie.

Right, that's how you can tell it's real democracy.

Managed Democracy as Super Earth likes to say.