edit: now it’s a meme and we can all hug in the comments.

  • Awoo [she/her]@hexbear.net
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    10 months ago

    I think downvotes produce participation anxiety and Hexbear not only doesn’t have them but also promotes a not-giving-a-fuck mentality to posting.

    • UnicodeHamSic [he/him]@hexbear.net
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      10 months ago

      Last time I saw any research about it down votes make people angry with eacother and fight. Which is good for Engagement if you want ad money. Bad for the culture though