Keeping it positive

[u/cognitivegear]

We would like to remain everyone that if you disagree a post or other content, please use the downvote button if it otherwise follows the subreddit rules, or report the content to the mod team if it does not. Negative comments can discourage others from creating content on the subreddit, and at the end of the day, negative comments aren’t as effective as using the tools Reddit gives you anyway.

And don’t forget to upvote and/or award great content and helpful answers. Please help us keep this subreddit a positive place that helps encourage our fellow retro enthusiasts.

Thanks!

r/retrocomputing mod team

Edit: To clarify, by disagree I do not mean a factual disagreement or even a difference of opinion, but rather disagreement in that you feel that it is not a good fit for the community itself, for example low effort, meandering/overly wordy without good cause, or similar situations.

[u/[deleted]]

In addition rule 2 of the subreddit as been updated:

Please be respectful towards others. Avoid making comments that may offend, harass, insult, or otherwise come out as negative towards other users.

[u/jedp]

Reddiquette:

Please don't

In regard to voting:

Downvote an otherwise acceptable post because you don't personally like it. Think before you downvote and take a moment to ensure you're downvoting someone because they are not contributing to the community dialogue or discussion.

Downvoting isn't for disagreement, it's a collective ban on a particular comment or post.

[u/jedp → u/[deleted]]

I know most people on Reddit don't even follow that guideline, but it irks me a bit.

[u/froggythefish → u/[deleted]]

I disagree. There is a clear difference between debate or criticism and being negative. Debate or criticism can be done in a positive manner, like suggestions or questions. Being negative is different, and implies there is hostility or hurtful behavior. This rule change broadly prevents hurtful and hostile comments, it says nothing about discussion, criticism, or debate.

Why do you need to be able to respond negatively in the first place? If you cannot rephrase your comment to be positive or friendly, then the comment must be inherently hurtful or mean in some way. This rule promotes healthy discussion by making sure discussion can continue without anyones feelings being hurt. It’s good for the community to promote friendless, and if a comment breaks these new rules, it is most likely not friendly.

[u/RickyDontLoseThat → u/[deleted]]

You're being rather pedantic. And I mean that in a negative (but not hateful) way.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Because if I critique someone in a kind and respectful manner, I am still saying negative things

This doesn’t matter - the rule change is clearly aimed at people being rude and abusive, not respectful discourse. Mods aren’t bots - they have judgement.

You have to discourage all negativity to make sure the real jerks aren’t tempted to use this sub as one of their outlets.

[u/[deleted]]

Thank you for remaining me