I wish the downvote button would require at least a private message to the person of why they are being downvoted. (Upvote could have an optional message).
Otherwise it's the most toxic feature on HN as it promotes extreme groupthink activism.
A public message seems better. There's zero accountability in private messages - you can just smash your keyboard. You can't leave such a message if it's public.
I respect someone who downvotes and explains why.
I wish the downvote button would require at least a private message to the person of why they are being downvoted. (Upvote could have an optional message).
Otherwise it's the most toxic feature on HN as it promotes extreme groupthink activism.
A public message seems better. There's zero accountability in private messages - you can just smash your keyboard. You can't leave such a message if it's public.