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RE: Creating Content on the Blockchain Part 3 -- Expectations / Rewards / Voting
Thanks again for your teachings, @shadowspub
Question in regard to Downvotes. You mention that we could "downvote" certain content if we consider people do things against the good of the community - like plagiarism or spamming.
What about "quality"? For example, what if someone posted a open-mic video, but the singing is really bad? You mention that the voting system is merit based. I mean, that hypothetical person is not doing anything unethical - he/she just doesn't sing well. I know we can, but should we (is it expected) "downvote" such content or just to ignore it?
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I would personally just ignore it @acgalarza. I would only use a DV for plagiarism or unethical behavior myself. If it is just a post you don't like, move along. Sometimes I will even upvote a post that doesn't deal specifically with my interests or which I don't think was very well put together, IMHO, but which I can see the author put a lot of time into. So I reward the effort. I don't wish to be unkind to people who are pursuing their passions, even if they are still in a learning/development phase, because then I could just as easily DV people's written work for using poor English or poor grammar or poor plot in a short story... but I don't. And I am still learning my writing craft and would feel very demotivated if someone kept downvoting me whilst I was trying desperately to improve my abilities as a writer. So, I try to see each piece independently and seek to add value to the author. I think it was a very good question that you asked. Ultimately we are all responsible for how we each use our vote. Do unto others...
Thanks for your answer @samsmith1971 . I agree with you, the power of the DV should be reserved for truly "special" occasions! 😉
And "Do unto others..." really put things into perspective, doesn't it! 👍
I have more questions, but they can wait until Thursday!
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Choosing to DV someone over quality is a legitimate use of DV BUT how would you feel if someone decided your quality wasn't good enough and DV'd you? Would not feed very nice would it? Especially if the downvoter had a large stake.
I tend to treat my DV as something that I have but I have no strong need to use it 99% of the time. If I don't like a post, I move on without comment or DV.
I've been on the platform for several years and rarely have ever used a DV. Always use sparingly.
Hi @shadowspub ! Thanks for the answer! Yes, it would not feel good, but is it about feeling though! Please, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to downvote anyone. I'm just trying to understand the right parameters to use the DV option.
The topic is too long and I find it difficult to express everything in this comment section. Maybe we can spend a few minutes on that on Thursday during the PYPT? Please! 😊
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