I don't usually downmod for it, but I generally find meta-discussion distracting. Saying something like "This might be controversial, but..." in place of "I'm going to get downmodded to hell for this, but..." just sounds more natural. Could anyone imagine saying the latter in person?
Also, reflecting on ones' comment usually leads to irrelevant commentary (like comments I come across with 10 points and an edit asking why they were getting downmodded). I mean... anybody could be voting on your comments.
I'd almost (but not quite) prefer it there was no visible point count and votes just factored into the sorting of comments on the server.
I'd almost (but not quite) prefer it there was no visible point count and votes just factored into the sorting of comments on the server.
I actually thing that this is a fantastic idea because it would reduce the amount of "bandwagon voting" that sometimes seems to go on. When you see a comment with 40+ points, there's this strange compulsion to just chip in another. I guess its "back the winner syndrome" or something.
Also, reflecting on ones' comment usually leads to irrelevant commentary (like comments I come across with 10 points and an edit asking why they were getting downmodded). I mean... anybody could be voting on your comments.
I'd almost (but not quite) prefer it there was no visible point count and votes just factored into the sorting of comments on the server.