This is the truth. The voting system is modeled after it, there's a thread about notifications on posts-which is something Reddit's infamous orange letter icon is known for, many users are cross-polinating between the two sites, Jason is a big user, etc.
Hey, a picture! I like pictures. upvote.
Reddit is really leaking into 11W
“Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect.” - Woody
This is the truth. The voting system is modeled after it, there's a thread about notifications on posts-which is something Reddit's infamous orange letter icon is known for, many users are cross-polinating between the two sites, Jason is a big user, etc.
I don't mind it. People do sure need to learn the first rule of votes though.
“Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect.” - Woody
Good point
Yup each comment is another opportunity for the same person to downvote you and increases your hit massively on a large thread.