Re:Ask HN: Does allowing downvoting encourage groupthink?
by metadat on Friday November 11, 2022 @08:01PM
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Yes, your observation is accurate.
The average intelligence of HN users with downvote capabilities isn't as high as one would hope. Going against the grain gets downvoted regardless of whether you're right or not.
All discussion forums (digital and flesh-bound) are susceptible to the echo chamber effect.
The average intelligence of HN users with downvote capabilities isn't as high as one would hope. Going against the grain gets downvoted regardless of whether you're right or not.
All discussion forums (digital and flesh-bound) are susceptible to the echo chamber effect.