Yeah that's the part that worries me a bit, once downzapping for disagreement becomes common the norm basically flips into a popularity tax instead of a spam filter. Funny that the hat hit you like that though, didn't expect an emoji streak to have that much pull, but it clearly does 🤠

satoshiplanet

Interestingly, I think there are a number of current users who are downzapping for disagreement.

The hat is interesting. I remember when it first came out and I had a pretty good streak going and then I lost it. I think I stayed away from the site for a couple days because I was so frustrated. The hat is certainly strong.

AskSN

What are the norms of Stacker News?

Scoresby

Interestingly, I think there are a number of current users who are downzapping for disagreement. 

The hat is interesting. I remember when it first came out and I had a pretty good streak going and then I lost it. I think I stayed away from the site for a couple days because I was so frustrated. The hat is certainly strong.