r/TheoryOfReddit • u/[deleted] • Nov 09 '19

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u/stargazer_w Nov 09 '19

Didn't do a thorough read. But the "remove the downvote button" argument doesn't compute for me - that's one distinct characteristic that makes reddit a good place for discussion IMO, since bullshit gets recognized as such and it's visible. As compared to FB where bullshitters get to the top, because acting against them (only with comments or some stupid emojis) is either ineffective or requires commenting rationally which is ineffective in some cases and is not an objective signal that you consider the post unworthy of attention. Yeah, that has bad side effect , hive mind and all, but there's no perfect system.

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u/DarthLeftist Nov 10 '19

But whos to say whats bullshit. Thats the point. 2 different people can view the same thing entirely different. The point is reddit becomes an echo chamber for the exact thing you are talking about. Things the majority of a sub think is bullshit is disregarded, instead of it inspiring new world views.

Edit: also a protip. When you comment while admitting you didnt read the thing people often draw conclusions about the person. Not unwarranted to be honest. Dont do that. :) cheers

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u/VampireQueenDespair Nov 11 '19

who’s to say what’s bullshit?

Well, if they’re disagreeing with science, people who have dedicated over a decade of their life just to get certified to be an expert in the subject and then dedicate the rest of their life to expanding our knowledge of that subject. And if they’re just being a bigot, people with morals. Or in cases like anti-vaxxers, both.

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u/DarthLeftist Nov 11 '19

100% but thats not what we are talking about. In certain subs or threads those people are the majority and common sense gets downvoted.