I think this post is a bit mean spirited. I've been here 24 hrs and I've definitely made this mistake.
I don't believe I've upvoted a "thanks" or a "good post dude" but I know I've done it a few times.
I assumed that since we're encouraged to upvote our posts that I was being dumb to not upvote a valid comment. I also assumed that it was helping the author in the long run. I guess not.
And btw what constitutes a stupid comment stellabelle?
If it's such a destructive concept perhaps you could provide some guidance rather than crying "there goes the neighborhood" because of all the new morons, or encouraging people to unfollow us. Making a mistake doesn't mean we're trying to ruin the platform.
Just sayin'
Agree with you on this. I am also guilty of doing this. I don't up-vote my comments if it is a "Good article, Thank you" kind of comment. But whenever I feel like my comment is adding value to the subject of the post and should find other's attention I generally up-vote my own comment. I still feel that is ok and not such a huge offence.