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Imagine only being allowed to upvote something? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Ouch, like youtube?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

YouTube is much worse since they straight up removed dislikes (unless you get some add-on)

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

YouTube has dislikes. The thumb down is still there. But it doesn't show the results.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (2 children)

You’re right, just checked out YouTube without my add-on. So weird on why they even keep it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

It still affects engagement statistics/algorithmic suggestions, and video posters can still see them to help gauge what content is liked or not. It's just hidden from viewers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

We can't see it, but creators and anyone they want to share data with (advertisers) can see it.