Please add downvotes to the forums

[Wilford111]

It's no secret that trolls have overrun the forums, drowning out the actual legitimate feedback and making the OF a joke. It's basically common knowledge now.

My request is simple. Give us a downvote button, and if you wanna really go the extra mile, allow us to see the upvote/downvote score before clicking on the thread.

Also might as well throw in a request to report forum users for trolling.

Thank you!

[Carin-Eri]

Have to say, am not sure on this one.

It's a good suggestion in principle - but considering how easily offended some people can be, and the way it's used on Reddit, it's a bit of a double-edged sword really.

[NekoMataMata]

Riiiiiiight, like that's totally going to make things better. If anything they should outright remove upvotes. Let's face it, any time you see something with a good chunk of upvotes/downvotes compared to the lower amount of opposing votes, you're going to claim it's rigged anyways when in reality you have zero idea whether it is or it isn't, or what the reasoning behind the upvotes/downvotes are. It's not going to change anyone's outlook either.

What exactly is this going to accomplish besides creating more childishness?

[Luluna]

I am trying to remember it is so long ago but I think the forum used to have downvotes.....now if I am wrong I apologise but it seems to be something in the back of my mind from years ago. If so they removed because I think it was seen as negative.

[Wilford111]

Have to say, am not sure on this one.

It's a good suggestion in principle - but considering how easily offended some people can be, and the way it's used on Reddit, it's a bit of a double-edged sword really.

The thing is, I've seen much more constructive discussion on Reddit than I've seen on the OF. I don't know why but it's plain to see that if I was a dev, I'd look at Reddit first for feedback (which is probably what they do anyway).

[Gemina]

Definitely a Double edged sword that will very likely work more against you than for you. The trolls around here behave as they do because they know nothing will happen to them.

If you want to get to them, just mention things you like about the game while following the rules. They absolutely hate hearing that while not having any ammunition to mass report you and get you banned.

[Bsrking5]

The thing is, I've seen much more constructive discussion on Reddit than I've seen on the OF. I don't know why but it's plain to see that if I was a dev, I'd look at Reddit first for feedback (which is probably what they do anyway).

Why would they go to reddit first? They don't control it. So the "constructive discussion" could be something that pins them negatively, like bad GMs or woefully small anti-botting team or their decision to be against ACT while trying to lower reports of it's use but not actually bothering to do anything to counter it.

[NekoMataMata]

Definitely a Double edged sword that will very likely work more against you than for you. The trolls around here behave as they do because they know nothing will happen to them.

If you want to get to them, just mention things you like about the game while following the rules. They absolutely hate hearing that while not having any ammunition to mass report you and get you banned.

This response is another example of why downvotes would be such an awful idea, and why upvotes should also be removed. Can't you see your own bias? This person is essentially stating that they feel anyone that criticizes the game is likely a troll because you'll be able to get at them by talking about how you enjoy the game?

You're all overdoing this. You make it out to be as if you're in some sort of mental war here on the forums. That's not what this is for.

There are people here that try their best to bait others, sometimes it's obvious, but there's a handful of people that want to be heard, and want to just talk about whatever.

This is just sad proof that some of you here on the forums have developed your own factions and that you seem to be more concerned with "beating the other side" rather than actually holding discussions of any kind.

[Boblawblah]

I'd rather not give the troll with over a dozen accounts MORE power to cause controversy in the forum thanks.

And reddit is different because there is moderation from real people. This forum has nothing other than an automated system that seems to kick in randomly. Downvotes would only add to the nastiness.

[Ardeth]

It's bad enough that people on these forums and reddit want to bury desenting opinions, but now you're advocating for the tools to do it?

No, absolutely not. It's bad enough that people aren't allowed to have opinions on media in general. Stop advocating for the death of criticism and critical thinking.

I know this is a bait thread it almost always is with you morons, but somebody is going to take this idea seriously. And they shouldn't because it's wrong.