If you explain why, in some cases you can achieve a change in behavior.
Let me give you a real example: Hurtlocker gave some negative votes in the Rising Star community a while ago.
The Rising Star Discord chat discussed it.
What I mean is that if downvotes are going to be discussed, the reasons can also be addressed, especially if an explanation is provided.
It's simple: "This in particular bothered me." And you usually have a valid reason for giving the downvote.
I can affirm that even when I did give him reason to DV me, he refrained and simply pointed out the injury I had done him. He hasn't ever DV'd me despite my rather strident discussion that strayed into insuperable comment at least once.
If you explain why, in some cases you can achieve a change in behavior.
Let me give you a real example: Hurtlocker gave some negative votes in the Rising Star community a while ago.
The Rising Star Discord chat discussed it.
What I mean is that if downvotes are going to be discussed, the reasons can also be addressed, especially if an explanation is provided.
It's simple: "This in particular bothered me." And you usually have a valid reason for giving the downvote.
I can affirm that even when I did give him reason to DV me, he refrained and simply pointed out the injury I had done him. He hasn't ever DV'd me despite my rather strident discussion that strayed into insuperable comment at least once.