A few days ago I downvoted someone’s comment, and the next day I happened to notice every single comment I’ve ever made had at least one downvote. All from the person I dared to downvote the ONE time. I straight up asked why they did it, and they seem to think I’m an “obvious” troll account that “apparently just exist to downvote other people”. I assure you I’m no troll account, and ironically don’t really downvote all that often.
I know the topic of public downvotes has been discussed before, but I never used to care either way. Now I’m kinda leaning in the “I don’t like it” side. Honestly, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel a little offended, maybe even attacked. Also, there goes all my imaginary internet points. Lol
Has anyone else had something like this happen to them, or am I just unlucky?

  • livus@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    @ThatOneKirbyMain2568

    Kbin.social is being transparent about the fact that votes* on the fediverse can be accessed by the public

    This is important. The kind of petty, persevering trolls that @billothekid2 is worried about are exactly the kind of people who’d be likely to look up who downvoted them.

    Kbin just makes it clear to us that this info is out there. Anonymous voting isn’t possible in federated social media.