I can’t say I never downvote anyone but I get into these comment chains from time to time where really no matter what I post whoever I’m talking to downvotes every response but I generally shy away from downvoting even things I dislike. I don’t want to fall into an echo chamber where all I see are only the things I agree with.

  • ExtraMedicated@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    12 days ago

    I don’t downvote (at least not intentionally - the buttons are right on the edge of my phone’s screen, and I have fat fingers). I don’t really see a benefit from it. I often wonder though about all the non-offensive, opinion related posts with one or two downvotes. Like are people really bothered by someone enjoying different things?

    • JennyLaFae@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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      12 days ago

      Some people abuse the voting system, an example being users that get upset they lost an Internet fight and go downvote every comment and post on someone’s account.Also yes, there are some people out there that are miserable seeing others happy.

    • Zephyr@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      12 days ago

      In my experience here people are very active with voting both up and down and indeed any divergence from the narrative even if it’s just questioning is met with downvotes.