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RE: Why Does Getting Flagged Hurt So Much?
I think downvoting could result in people being to focused on being "politically correct" and do not offend anybody instead of being honest and transparent. I think every great idea gets lots of "hate" therefore downvotes so this could result into neutral post being most rewarded and discourage people posting honest opinions.
I'm afraid we've already passed that Rubicon, and are looking at it in the rear-view mirror.
It's interesting that you say that... This is my first day here (this is actually my first ever post) and I'm here specifically for the censorship-free nature of the forum. I hadn't really considered the negative consequences of such totally free expression. I was drawn to this site becaue of all the great things I've read so far or heard from user videos as it regards the welcoming nature of the community as a whole, but I suppose even this great concept has a "down" side; doesn't everything these days? In any case, even though I've only yet glanced about the surface, I can tell there is more not just more substance to the content here, but also a greater ratio of users willing to invest time in the content of deeper substance (even the "haters" here are well versed, for the most part;). Anyway, thanks for the enlightenment into the nature of the structure around here. I look forward to growing as a content creator for the first time in my life and every bit of insight helps.
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FatherHoodRich
" even this great concept has a "down" side"
Yep, unfortunately, it's called "human nature".
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Thanks for the reply. I accept your invite and I will do so a soon as I figure it out ;)
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Welcome @fatherhoodrich!
You can’t be censored here in terms of your words being totally removed. But if somebody with a lot of power takes a disliking to you and/or your viewpoint then they can make things hard. It’s not common, but it happens
Kind of like the real world 🤔
"It’s not common, but it happens"
Unfortunately, I'd say it's getting more common by the day.
Absolutely - if you are new here and you have no or limited SP, and if you feel strongly about something which others also feel strongly about, but with an opposing view to you, then you need to think carefully about whether it is worth raising your head above the parapet.
Just like in the real world...
Very true. Good rules for general living, too.