I tend to upvote a post when it Links an interesting article or provokes an interesting conversation, and only downvote them when they voice an convectively bad opinion (like, bigotry or other unjustified vitriol).

I tend to upvote comments when they make a good point or at least try to support their argument, and only downvote them for the same reason as posts: when they are trolling, being unnecessarily aggressive, or trying to justify bigotry with fallacious reasoning or something

What about you?

  • jordanlund@lemmy.world
    11·
    1 year ago

    Somebody replies to a thread I made? - up vote.
    Somebody replies to a comment I made? - up vote.
    Somebody makes a post interesting enough for me to comment? Up vote + all other comments upvoted.

    Ignorance or bad info? Downvote.

      • Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        2·
        1 year ago

        Sometimes it’s not worth arguing with ignorant users.

        In another thread I mentioned that lithium-ion batteries are allowed in checked baggage but to check with local regulator/airline rulings and laws.
        User responded that’s prohibited in the TSA (and by that extent every other air space operating entity).
        I responded with my local laws (Germany) and 2 air line guidelines saying it allowed and one saying nope.
        Good a downvote later on.

        See here: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/comment/9642846
        Mind you I was a bit forward but still correct.