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Re:As internet forums die off, finding community can be hard... by Dumblydorr on Thursday November 19, 2020 @04:18PM (#25154478)
People use the downvote on HN for disagreement all the time. People don't like critiques or dissenting views, and some fraction of OPs will downvote a critical response. Some other fraction will downvote maliciously or selfishly.

I think the downvote should be for low-effort or low-contribution comments. I abhor "^this" or "lol", nevermind trolling or unfounded disinformation.

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Re:As internet forums die off, finding community can be hard... by spurgu on Thursday November 19, 2020 @05:48PM (#25155277)
> People use the downvote on HN for disagreement all the time.

To some extent yes, but I wouldn't say all the time - it's definitely a lot better here compared to places like Reddit.

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