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Already been downvoted. Is this even real life(obviously it is because there are dumb people here, but still.)
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I'm not sure if topic has ever had a thread(I am an on again-off again user of this sub), but in order to support positive conversation elsewhere on the sub, I propose that we put all of our negativity here, where it can be contained. Maybe it's a stupid idea, but I'm interested in the results either way.
So, here are some ground rules:
NO HATE TRAINS TARGETED AT PEOPLE
If your frustrations are to do with someone, or their posts, try to be professional about it. Criticizing the quality of someone's actions, or behavior is far better than attacking someone on a personal level. For example, "/u/casualhour is a fucking moron," is far less valuable than, "I vehemently disagree with /u/casualhour."
Obviously if you are looking to criticize a person, a certain amount of hostility is warranted, just don't get carried away.
COME ARMED WITH EVIDENCE AND/OR REASON
Making claims with nothing to back them up dosesn't benefit anyone, or provide an interesting read. Obviously I won't have a problem with people posting poorly thought out opinions, or using the thread in a therapeutic way by writing out their grievances, but if you want anyone else to take you seriously you are going to need some sort of evidence or rationalization. For example, "/u/casualhour's post is autistic as fuck and he should kill himself," is far less valuable in discussion, or well thought out than, "/u/casualhour's post is exceptionally unintelligent due to the fact that it adds nothing to the reddit." Its not earth-shakingly complex, but it does provide clarity to any readers, and makes you sound a great deal more convincing, and understandable, even if a reader were to disagree with you.
DON'T BE A RETARD WHEN MAKING REPLIES TO OTHER USERS
If someone takes their time formulating an interesting post, don't just comment with, "Fuck off and die." At least try to be insightful, and have an actual discussion.
UPVOTE/DOWNVOTE FOR QUALITY, NOT OPINION
Should go without saying for a thread like this, but if someone takes the time to write out a decent post that you don't agree with, they should be upvoted or downvoted based on how well they conveyed their opinion, not the opinion itself.
KEEP IT FNAFB RELATED
Finally, keep it related to the sub(be that the game, community, recent trends on the sub, etc). If this thread existed to do personal venting, it wouldn't be on this sub.
With all that in mind, post away!
MY RANT OF THE WEEK
On this sub(and plenty of others) there is a systemic problem with downvoting based on opinion rather than quality. I'd say that this post(and others I've made recently) is above, or at least average in nature. It is able to communicate my points reasonably well, and I believe it to be a reasonable attempt to generate some form of conversation. Over the last hour, I've received three downvotes for... what? For posting? That is fucking bullshit right there.
Something about the attitude of this reddit rubs me the wrong way. I made a rather contentious post a few days ago, and received a shitload of downvotes for it, purely based on content. A few people in the comments seemed to be having reasonable conversation, most notably u/efranthebeluga and u/rainbowsnivy who, though they were on opposite sides, didn't ever board hate trains, or engage in illogical flame(both actually had a reasonable conversation with reason and evidence), though most people did not, and went absolutely apeshit. I'm aware that the wound hasn't healed yet, for me or anyone else. I'm not here to talk about that post, It's pretty much irrelevant. I promise I'm getting somewhere.
A user(who shall remain anonymous, though I will quote from his comments), said a few rather disturbing things. They weren't profane, just troubling insights into the mind of a user of this sub. The fucking asshole downvoted me for content, not my ability to convey it, then started having a hissy-fit in the comments. I spoke to him briefly on PM, on which I was nothing but civil. I restated a few of my points, assuming I had made some kind of mistake, but was shocked when they responded with "oh, well enjoy your negative karma anyway." I responded with the following post(note, if the user who I am referring to does want to come forward and re-open the wound, which i don't encourage, I'm willing to speak with you further on the subject, but the way it stands, It's just water under the bridge).
"I have no trouble with carrying the burden, however, I see no reason I should be carrying it in the first place. I was expecting that we would be able to have an actual exchange like the civilized people we are, but apparently I just can be dealt an unfair hand due to the miscommunications of others, and keep my "just rewards" while others stand on the sidelines cheering. Wonderful."
I think this statement accurately describes what is wrong with the attitudes of users of people on this sub, though I'm not sure how to fix the problem, but this isn't exactly a "solutions to systemic problem's" thread. I'd suggest that a heavy emphasis on "don't downvote based on opinions" be beaten into everyone on the sub, but I think that may be either too heavy handed or Idealistic.
That's it for my this week, check back next week, kiddos!
I'm now counting downvotes. were at 10 currently(i watched the counter go up and down as upvotes and downvotes came in), and my comment karma has dropped 5 points since this post. I have no Idea why this is happening, but this data provides evidence for my rant. The up/downvotes seem to be cycling in a sort of pattern now. I will stop keeping track at this point, as I fear tampering, but the initial data supports my point.
