mostly I want a Like but for the opposite sentiment- "this post sucks and I disagree", publicly w my handle attached... as a way to feel I've pushed back and registered my disapproval of shitty posts without adding to the drama w a quote dunk or angry reply
fwiw I would have downvoted the alice post that started the drama spiral- I saw it and frowned and decided against replying in hopes it would fade into obscurity rather than blow up
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Reply · Apr 17, 2023hah! I like downvote- gives me some way to feel I've expressed my negative emotions without writing some angry reply that does no one any goodReply · Jul 20, 2023😅 https://bsky.app/profile/jay.bsky.team/post/3jtmihh4fhs2zReply · May 29, 2023also I kinda want a Dislikes tab for my fave posters to scroll and laugh when I'm in the mood for itReply · Feb 23, 2022@StefanFSchubert I like public downvotes on a local news site that allows them- serve as a shorthand for "I strongly disagree" without starting a…