Why do upvotes and downvotes matter? Is this a real question?
Yes, it is. Because on Lemmy, the down and upvote does not restrict your account (like how Reddit does it). From my understanding the upvote and downvote on Lemmy is more “upvote, so more users see it and downvote see it gets seen less”.
Which means if one person is trolling it and downvote but majority of users are upvoting it, it doesn’t matter much.
Reddit became the karma farming shithole it is because of their engagement algorithms.
That’s one of the many reasons.
Also, you don’t sound very friendly and since your account is about 5 days old. I’m very skeptical of your comment and behavior.
I took an extended break from Lemmy but since I came back I’m noticing a lot more people announcing when they block other people. Can I ask why you felt the need to let everyone know you were blocking this person and/or what other social media you’ve used in the past? Like is this a twitter thing I don’t understand?
I have always done that to people who are unfriendly towards me. It also gives them a notice that I won’t be replying to their unfriendly behavior.
Never used Twitter/X so I have no idea how it is on there.
Though, I wonder why do I need to explain my reason for announcing to block someone but someone else being unfriendly or having a toxic behavior seems to be okay and is not questioned. What other social media have you used in the past?
I cut my teeth on Reddit, personally. A long, long time ago, I used a certain anonymous imageboard but I stopped when I finally realized that what were edgy jokes to me were actually pretty serious business to the worst kinds of people. When I block people I just… y’know, block them. They can scream at the void, it’s whatever. I don’t engage with trolls, because telling them off often encourages them. I’m not trying to antagonize you here, I was just curious because you’re the second or third person I’ve seen post a “get blocked loser” type of message in the past few hours.
What leads you to believe I’m the one being blocked? Anyone can read any message posted on here. Look, I ain’t trying to upset anyone. I was just curious. Have a nice day.
Your overall vibe, I’ve seen it too but only when someone realized they’ve been throwing their time in the bottomless pit of a disordered mind. Like a fedora on the side of a trashcan, it’s a sign someone took control of their life back.
Seems like you might be encountering it enough in response to your responses that it’s annoyed you. Otherwise I can’t imagine any other reaction than moving on with my life.
Yes, it is. Because on Lemmy, the down and upvote does not restrict your account (like how Reddit does it). From my understanding the upvote and downvote on Lemmy is more “upvote, so more users see it and downvote see it gets seen less”.
Which means if one person is trolling it and downvote but majority of users are upvoting it, it doesn’t matter much.
That’s one of the many reasons.
Also, you don’t sound very friendly and since your account is about 5 days old. I’m very skeptical of your comment and behavior.
They affect visibility. Exactly.
Skeptic away, friend. Your account was also 5 days old at one point, but whatever.
Glad Lemmy allows infinite blocking users. So welcome to the blocklist, don’t want to see unfriendly and unnecessary behavior from new accounts.
idgaf about a baby’s opinion
bye felicia
I took an extended break from Lemmy but since I came back I’m noticing a lot more people announcing when they block other people. Can I ask why you felt the need to let everyone know you were blocking this person and/or what other social media you’ve used in the past? Like is this a twitter thing I don’t understand?
I have always done that to people who are unfriendly towards me. It also gives them a notice that I won’t be replying to their unfriendly behavior.
Never used Twitter/X so I have no idea how it is on there.
Though, I wonder why do I need to explain my reason for announcing to block someone but someone else being unfriendly or having a toxic behavior seems to be okay and is not questioned. What other social media have you used in the past?
I cut my teeth on Reddit, personally. A long, long time ago, I used a certain anonymous imageboard but I stopped when I finally realized that what were edgy jokes to me were actually pretty serious business to the worst kinds of people. When I block people I just… y’know, block them. They can scream at the void, it’s whatever. I don’t engage with trolls, because telling them off often encourages them. I’m not trying to antagonize you here, I was just curious because you’re the second or third person I’ve seen post a “get blocked loser” type of message in the past few hours.
Huh, you might be a loser who keeps getting blocked then.
What leads you to believe I’m the one being blocked? Anyone can read any message posted on here. Look, I ain’t trying to upset anyone. I was just curious. Have a nice day.
Your overall vibe, I’ve seen it too but only when someone realized they’ve been throwing their time in the bottomless pit of a disordered mind. Like a fedora on the side of a trashcan, it’s a sign someone took control of their life back.
Seems like you might be encountering it enough in response to your responses that it’s annoyed you. Otherwise I can’t imagine any other reaction than moving on with my life.