I just learned that the downvote function is possible but determined by each home instance.
Can we get the downvote function plz?
I just learned that the downvote function is possible but determined by each home instance.
Can we get the downvote function plz?
Thanks for the question. So Lemmy does support downvotes but I’ve decided to disable them on this instance. The reason is just that I don’t like seeing downvotes and I don’t really see the point in them. I think rule-breaking content should be reported and outside of that what people usually do is use downvotes to signal that they disagree with someone. I saw a good discussion on this elsewhere on Lemmy not that long ago but for now I’d rather keep them disabled unless there is a really good reason.
Ah, some use them to deprioritise and prioritize a post/comment.
Different people use them differently, I know. I tend to use them more to downvote factual errors.
No worries, I guess there are other instances I can use as home that will allow it.