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?
I’m okay with someone not agreeing with me. I’m okay with someone downvoting me.
Someone downvoting everything I have and will ever make? Well, there’s a magazine I’d love to get more folks in and this behavior could cripple it badly, since I get next-to-no votes in there from others so it’s already difficult to get more eyes on it. But other than that I think I get more agreements so I wouldn’t care that much.
Therefore I’m happy that there’s an upvote and downvote (and a reputation) system.