this post was submitted on 07 Jan 2024
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[–] [email protected] 23 points 10 months ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The original purpose was to upvote comments that added to the conversation and down vote those that didn't.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Intent vs. actual use can vary wildly.

The guillotine was invented as a convenient way to slice your melons, but it was unfortunately misused.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago

Unfortunately? Sounds like you're a French bourgeoisie who needs an appointment with a guillotine!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago

I don’t lol it’s a terrible way to operate. It’s common unfortunately but it’s not supposed to be how it works.