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December 6, 2025
Explore the complex reasons why users express disagreement without replying in online discussions, from saving time to dealing with bad-faith arguments. Understand when silent disapproval is warranted and when it hinders productive conversation.
An analysis of online discussions about the role of the downvote. We explore whether requiring justification for downvotes could improve conversation quality or if alternative systems without downvotes are a better solution.