The Correct Way Of Handling Downvotes
We have all had those emails/posts where we see downvotes. Often ruining verification as per the many mails that miss verification by one point or two that I found myself getting, especially early on. Now, some of you might be dealing with targeted harassment here and that's not what I am talking about here. What I am talking about is genuine downvotes.
No One Hates Your Content For Nothing
I know it's a hard pill to swallow, but just like you're not out to get anyone, no one is out to get you. Don't take this as me being Naive to people having targetted downvotes to a certain user no matter what. But, what I am trying to say here is most of the time there are contents that are just ugly to look at. I know many times where that content was my own.
Either the mail didn't introduce the subject properly, or the post (Un case you mailed a hive post) was just lazy, plagiarized, or really had nothing of value to say.
I could pick out many mails of mine that were undoubtedly worth downvoting. My very third mail on Listnerds was just that as it was a messy mail that led to a messier content. I know it's easier to say that I am just a victim. But, I am really not.
In the world of Listnerds specifically, the rewards for verified mails are relatively high, especially compared to Hive. So, downvotes are a natural result as people go through different content. I can't honestly expect an upvote on a lazy post of mine compared to many with great quality and mail presentation.
Even as a voter, you must have that moment where you see an awesome post followed by a lousy one and you can't upvote both the same.
Less than 24 ago, I wrote a post about how respect is a keyword in Listnerds. This wasn't a suggestion by me, but rather an observation of how things are already there. If you read the comments you'd also see how people have criteria. Just like you have them. This is not to say that you should have someone else's criteria, but rather proof that people actually have them and no one is trying to sabotage anyone with a few exceptions. This leads me to my main point.
Use Downvotes As Guides
This goes two ways, the first one is as follows.
It's better to use those downvotes as guidelines rather than insulting or belittling people who genuinely didn't like what you offered and don't believe it should be there.
Those upvotes/downvotes markers are the best you think you could have as a content creator. How many times have you sent a draft with someone and asked for their opinion, or run an idea by someone for the same reason? We all do that as we hope to develop and improve. With Listnerds, that's literally what you get.
You get raw feedback on what works and what doesn't. usually, with people you know they tend to be nice or aim to avoid awkwardness and end up just saying "Yeah, it's great". Here, it's anonymous. Someone checked what showed and gave exactly the feedback you need in the most direct way.
The second one might sound cruel, but hear me out.
Use your downvotes as guidance for others. In my case, I shared short stories, comedy posts, rants, ideas, poetry, letters, and sports posts. Nothing has benefitted me more than downvotes in focusing my abilities, not just in terms of genres, but also the style with which I present it.
I am not saying take downvotes to heart, but I am saying do take them into consideration. They often mean that you're better at certain things than others.
Having malicious intents is always going to be there. But, downvotes can be a great indicator that contents have improved in general, and whoever you're downvoting could use that reminder. And whether they keep up is their choice.
Either way, I implore people to be more generous with their downvotes, as morbid as that statement seems at first. Let's face it, sometimes, mails simply deserve a downvote.
In Conclusion
Downvotes are a great tool that we as members can use to make listnerds better. We could also see them as signs to improve our content. The correct way is to use them and receive them without assigning malicious intents.
I could be wrong with my approach and way of thinking, someone might comment but...
I agree, not taking into account malicious attacks, I have certainly used the number of votes (both up and downvotes) and CTR into account to learn what is received well, and what's not. You should always keep analyzing the response from the readers. Sometimes numbers are just coincidences because timing matters too, but overall, it will give you the opportunity to learn and grow.
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Always good to have something to aim for....
The main purpose we put downvotes into the system was to...Encourage people to get better.
If I see a bunch of downvotes (which I do constantly lol) that just tells me I need to get better at producing content or improving my 'message' in ListNerds.
I'll give my messages about a month to see if a trend, and if they continue to get downvotes, I'll switch it up.
Sure, there are people that may downvote because they need a hug or something lol But generally, the idea is to help people get better at producing content.
Same, it's easy to just insult people downvoting or saying "it is what it is". but, the alternative is making more money-wise, but most importantly, having a better sense and skill that could serve you for YEARS to come.
I agree. Downvotes aren't necessarily bad and I think they are necessary to an extent on Listnerds. When I send out a mail, I know there is a chance that I won't get verified, and if they do get verified, it's a bonus. I don't have enough CTP so I have to pick what I upvote (a few mails a day) and I currently don't downvote stuff.
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I started the same. But as time went by I started having a sense of duty to downvote some as well upvoting more since I was increasing net worth thanks to Listnerds.
When it comes to downvotes or even no votes, a person needs to consider a couple of things. 1) how many people are on your ListNerds team?
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Good post Amir. I have miked feelings about downvotes but that is probably just me, lol
I get that. Each person has their way of seeing each aspect.
Actally you gain an upvote from me in Listnerds for this post as good content,
I usually downvote ponzi-like link mails and auto-congratulating posts
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As a content creator(and a reformed people pleaser), I had to reframe my mindset early on that not everyone is going to like my stuff. Then, there is the aspect of considering all feedback, even the negative in the proper mental context. I certainly don't like downvotes, but I tend to view them much as you do, as a challenge for refinement. Also, with Listnerds being so new, I think we are all experimenting to see what works and what doesn't, like a giant canvas that we are all throwing our various creations at, seeking feedback and such.
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If someone uses downvotes to indicate "improvement needed" that is one thing. If they use them out of spite that is another that should not be acceptable.
Downvotes should be a challenge to UP your work. Unless they are given intentional because it is YOUR work. That would be a whole other approach needed. But if the downvote is given regardless of who you are ... then there is nothing wrong with that.
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Well written article and a good subject. Seems there is a fear of downvotes going around right now. I only get 3 votes a day due to low CTP staking so I use my upvotes to flag content that I want to see more of.
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This is an EXCELLENT exposition on a touchy subject, handled with grace and mastery. Thank you for sharing.
For a beginner, this is something likely to happen, one of my earliest mail that I sent to only 148 people got a negative score of -6 even if it was opened by only 16 people but at that time I was just testing and learning and these downvotes made me quickly realize what I was doing wrong. If you don't care about how your format your mail and what article you're posting listnerders can feel that and it's only fair that they downvote accordingly.
Like yesterday I have a friend who sent mail and only a few minutes after he already got downvoted 10 points and was wondering if the subject he chose was at fault but that wasn't the reason. I screenshotted his mail and put it next to one of mine and showed them to him and asked his opinion, straight away he understood that only having an interesting post to share is not enough and you need to compose a nice mail as well especially if you're new around and people here don't know you.
The thing I don't like about is people downvoting you but never leaving a reply to tell you why they did it or what needs changing but that's life, not everyone can be bothered to be fair as well.
This was a good read. Voted on ListNerds!
Great that you tackling a difficult subject here.
Your post has the word down vote in it so often that its sending an unstoppable subliminal message.... I just have to ....no I should not....but that message its to strong 🤣