Why? It is not like you can trade in Karma points for a new car. Just another popularity contest.
But just saying "yes" takes space on the page and doesn't add anything to the discussion. At least say why you're so excited or something.
Signal vs. Noise. This whole thread is noise, which is why I'm downvoting every comment in it (including mine.)
I've upvoted every downvote in protest of the inequity in not having the ability to downvote.
Just use the down arrow...
Not everyone has the down arrow.
I've wondered for a while about that as I don't have a down arrow. How do I get one?
I believe the downvote button appears when one gains a certain amount of upvotes. However, this rumored event seems like a myth to me.
It exists! I think the amount of karma required might be in the 2000 range at the moment.
Maybe you need the HN Gold Account..
The situations are not analogous. My replying to him provides more information than a mere downvote would: it explains why I didn't like his comment.
His comment did not do that.
Why do you think I am a guy? Sexist asshole.
Good point. Still a little too meta imo, but I retract my snap judgement.
Anybody else want to downvote this? Please feel free. Lulz
you've opened my eyes to a method of getting quick downvotes when i need them, like for when i try to keep my karma at 666 and some ignorant do-gooder thinks he's doing me a favor by upvoting one of my comments
upvote for you. I see you are mid 400. Need to get you back to 666.