I don’t disagree that downvotes are valuable, but I think what was needed here was moderator action. It’s much too late for that now, though. (And I’m not blaming the moderators—I’ve been in their shoes and their job is very difficult. There would have been plenty of blame heaped on them if they’d done what I think is the right thing.)
THIS IS WHY WE NEED DOWNVOTES.
Downvote Army, Theory and Charter (2300 year read)
Thank you metatroll; you’re our only hope.
I don’t disagree that downvotes are valuable, but I think what was needed here was moderator action. It’s much too late for that now, though. (And I’m not blaming the moderators—I’ve been in their shoes and their job is very difficult. There would have been plenty of blame heaped on them if they’d done what I think is the right thing.)