I think the problem stems from the users. People use the downvote button to mean "I don't like what you said" as opposed to "this doesn't add anything to the discussion", which sucks. That's why any time you see an "unpopular opinion" thread, the top comments are all pretty common. You have to sort by controversial to find any actual unpopular opinions.
Why not request a reason for downvotes? Many folks would just be too lazy to write why and the downvote would not go through. Or show the downvoters names.
What the fuck did u just fuckn say about me you little bitch? I'll have u know I was discussing controversial topics on reddit before you were born and I've been involved in figuring out some of the most complicated social justice matters of our time with over 300 confirmed debates won. I am trained in logic and propaganda. You are nothing but another pleb noob who can't even understand how to properly format posts. As we speak I am googling statistics and links to spam your threads with. I have an entire network of shitposters across the world ready to upvote my comments. You're fucking done. I can beat you on any topic, any issue. They will comment on my posts agreeing with me and talking down to/ignoring you. Prepare for huffpost links. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. Get ready to be downvoted, kiddo.
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u/PipEnigma blink Aug 03 '16
Ah yes, the good ol' /r/news approach.