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?

  • livus
    5•7 months ago

    @magnetosphere but trolls stalk people anyway, I’ve had Downvote Fairies on reddit and kbin.

    The kbin one wasn’t even someone I’d downvoted.

      • livus
        3•7 months ago

        @magnetosphere just the nature of the internet.

        Sometimes people get weird bees in their bonnet. Personally I’d much rather know who it’s coming from.

        If I put a lot of effort into a comment or post and it gets downvoted by someone out of spite, I’d much rather know that’s what happened than sit there wondering what’s wrong with my post.

        • magnetosphere
          2•7 months ago

          Right? Leave me a comment telling me why you disagree! Maybe you have a point of view that I hadn’t considered. Maybe I got a fact wrong - I’d rather be corrected than keep on being wrong! I’m a big boy; I can take it.

          Or, maybe I’m just being a jerk and all someone needs to do is talk some sense into me. By itself, a downvote doesn’t tell anyone anything. Reply! Talk to me!

          • livus
            3•7 months ago

            @magnetosphere this! I love it when someone points out stuff I haven’t considered, especially if it turns out I’m wrong. Acknowleding that is the fastest way to actually turn it around and become right again.

            • OpenStars
              2•7 months ago

              Man, I miss Reddit!

              Said nobody here ever.:-) The average discussion experience here is just better, with people who care about facts rather than purely trolling.

              • livus
                1•7 months ago

                @OpenStars totally!

                I originally only came here for something to do during the blackout, but it’s just so much better here that I ended up never going back.