By default, Lemmy allows downvotes globally. However, when a server disables downvoting, it is similar to using a feature that is usually reserved for enterprises and very small, non-federated communities.

If a user prefer to not see downvotes, they can disable it by his favourite client settings, but the rest of the community should not miss this functionality for the pleasure of few users.

  • NaibofTabr
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    2 months ago

    Scoring interactions is toxic.

    Hmm, maybe… but if this is what you think, then why use Lemmy at all? This is basically a core function of the platform. If you just want conversation, there are other platforms that are built for that.

    • ABCDE@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      I haven’t seen many of them, if any that I can think of. Which do you know?

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          2 months ago

          Never really used it, I think I have it, but it’s basically Twitter rather than a forum, right?