Downvoting ≠ Disgree or 'I don't like this'

It’s a means of answering the question: ‘Does this add or subtract from the discussion?’

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Downvoted this purely for the lulz, I apologize.
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For me it’s all about visibility.

I might upvote a bad comment with an amazing reply just to get the reply higher in the “Top” and “Hot” views.
I like turtles.
What is "/=/"? supposed to mean? Do you mean ≠ (not equal)?
- Yes it is an alternate way of writing ≠ that I default to when typing on mobile. Thanks for the character tho, title updated.
  
  Usually you would use "=/=" when typing it.
I think a kneejerk reaction to reading something wholly wrong is to assume it doesn't add to the conversation. I think we're all conditioned to see someone we don't agree with as clearly a troll taking the piss, rather than an opportunity to discuss.

Anyway, downvoted because it's funny.
There is a rule about upvotes and downvotes in this community here.

But not in all the "normal" communities.
- There is a rule about upvotes and downvotes in this community here.
  
  There is, currently. It's actually up for a community vote on whether to keep or get rid of that. If you haven't voted, see the pinned post in the community.
Yeppers, even better when you've got downvotes disabled

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