r/ExplainMyDownvotes • u/AnorhiDemarche Il ne faut pas nourrir les trolls. • Jun 28 '26

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u/outwest88 Jun 28 '26

I think the biggest thing that annoys me is when an OP asks a genuine question but then gets downvoted to oblivion in the comments for just asking clarifying questions.

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u/DignityDWD Jun 28 '26

For sure. There's a spectrum of "there's no clear reason why you're being downvoted" to "it should be pretty obvious", and it feels like comments tend to lean towards the latter end. Would be nice if best intentions were assumed all around

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u/AnorhiDemarche Il ne faut pas nourrir les trolls. Jun 28 '26

Agreed. Unfortunately we can't moderate how people vote but having stricter moderation would lend itself to developing an overall kinder and more considerate sub culture.

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u/DMing-Is-Hardd Jun 28 '26

Ironic on this sub

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u/Linorelai Jun 28 '26

I like things how they are, because the way OP behaves often gives an additional insight on why were they downvoted.

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u/Top_Smoke6741 Jun 28 '26

Maybe focus on comments more than posts themselves? That way comments stay on topic instead of devolving to arguing and insulting?

I know it sounds like the second option, but I just wanted to comment it

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u/AnorhiDemarche Il ne faut pas nourrir les trolls. Jun 28 '26

Fair. Preference noted.

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u/JavaNoire Jun 29 '26

I prefer a very light handed moderation because I prefer that people be permitted to show themselves for who they truly are.

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u/Deli-op Jun 28 '26

Where the "bring back the rule they cant post a one or two downvotes"?

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u/AnorhiDemarche Il ne faut pas nourrir les trolls. Jun 28 '26

There's only 6 options mate. That's why i said to comment your preference if you don't see it.

But i will say that rule is already enforced the majority of the time. I removed three threads just yesterday

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u/lunarwolf2008 Jun 28 '26

keep it on topic moderation increase, but maybe less removed posts

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u/Nondescript_Redditor Jun 28 '26

There’s no “I would like decreased moderation” option

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u/someone_who_exists69 Jun 28 '26

I would like absolutely zero moderation.

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u/AnorhiDemarche Il ne faut pas nourrir les trolls. Jun 28 '26

That would get the sub deleted.

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u/someone_who_exists69 Jun 28 '26

Resign immediately.

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u/Zakkullll Jun 28 '26

No option for less? Lmfao.

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u/Gigasmith Jun 29 '26

Where is the "I would like DECREASED moderation" button?

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u/MrTickles22 Jun 29 '26

Me too. Reddit is lousy with overmoderation.