Like someone posting about a DIY project or even something helpful like a website that does X. Will have like 14 upvotes and 38 downvotes.

Like dam dude jeeze

Idk man its weird.

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    This is more recent behavior. It is the toxic Reddit people coming here to be toxic.

    Why I’ve blocked so many groups and people.

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      When I came here from reddit (a while back), I was treated to downvotes for innocuous stuff. Eventually I challenged a tankie or two, so those I’ll own.

      I think this is people being people. And reflexive reasoning turning into downvotes.

      I did research. May or may not be relevant.

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      I wouldn’t blame the redditors alone. From what i have noticed, vote totals have gone pear-shaped ever since Hexbear started unfurling its creeping vines. I have zero doubt those chucklefucks would brigade the shit out of everything just to cause havoc.

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    Yeah people will downvote random shit for no reason.

    They often downvote because they don’t agree/can’t be fucked/don’t relate rather than upvoting the content/effort or just moving on. It’s kinda dumb, but people are like that.

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        10 months ago

        i agree: i really get downvoted for random stuff, but i always upvote responses to spread engagement…my app counts internet points but idc about those

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      10 months ago

      If it’s not what they think should be in the community threads, downvotes will happen even on useful stuff (sometimes).