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Probably better to post in the github issue rather than replying here.

https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy/issues/4967

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[โ€“] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@feddit.uk 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

i think that will end up pushing discourse on your site towards negativity

[โ€“] JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 points 3 months ago

I believe there is precedent for that. I've seen people from HexBear say that because their instance doesn't have down votes they leave comments to criticize people. I get the appeal of wanting people to justify downvotes but this is a casual internet forum. Nobody is going to do that every single time. I'm more concerned it will lead to more simple negative comments like "this is stupid".