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I guess I'll Troll here because everyone is bouncing backwards in time thanks to karmanaut..
The key to all our problems lies in the **downvote**
Simply downvote something you don't like. We all know how to upvote, now, actively downvote too! it will keep the site cleaner for the rest of us.
Comment by [deleted] at 17/02/2010 at 14:25 UTC
15 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The problem is people use downvote to crush anything they don't agree with, thus perpetuating the hivemind that Digg is so notorious for.
Comment by ahawks at 17/02/2010 at 16:45 UTC
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The true problem is who makes up [4chan/slashdot/reddit/digg/whatever's next].
There will always be a smaller group that was there from early on, and helped form the place and make it great. The site gains popularity, and suddenly has swarms of the general public participating. It's no longer about specific topics of interest, but loads of image macros and other retarded but mildly amusing things. At some point, these new people and content overpower the originals, and the place "goes to hell".
I think I've read that the same phenomenon happens with neighborhoods, and really any sort of community.