Comment on Is anyone else apprehensive to down voting even if you're being down voted?
Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 11 hours agoThe algorithm is between your left and right ear. If you believe votes have no influence on users behavior then I have some unfortunate news for you.
velma@sh.itjust.works 11 hours ago
You specifically said “this platform”. This platform does not run on upvotes and downvotes.
Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 10 hours ago
I also said the algorithm is between your left and right ear, aka your brain. People act and react to stimulus accordingly. Downvote and upvotes psychology still exists on Lemmy.
SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 8 hours ago
My dude, we are part of this platform and some of us seem to care. So I’d say yes, it runs on those as well, but way less than others.