I think it would make sense to disable up/downvoting for top-level comments in ‘stupid question’ threads, actually. This would have the added benefit of attracting conversation from lurkers and ‘outsiders’, without the danger of having the whole forum go to hell. A little outside opinion would always be welcome.
I think it would make sense to disable up/downvoting for top-level comments in ‘stupid question’ threads, actually. This would have the added benefit of attracting conversation from lurkers and ‘outsiders’, without the danger of having the whole forum go to hell. A little outside opinion would always be welcome.