I’m not interested in modifying the site to prevent this, or even really modifying the underlying norm (much). I guess I’m just complaining on my own behalf, making an ask of the community. And the result was that the squeaky wheel got the grease, I got the thoughtful engagement I was hoping for.
So, in conclusion, I’ll try to frame my future pleas for engagement in a way which doesn’t imply I think the norm of voting-without-commenting is bad.
I’m not interested in modifying the site to prevent this, or even really modifying the underlying norm (much). I guess I’m just complaining on my own behalf, making an ask of the community. And the result was that the squeaky wheel got the grease, I got the thoughtful engagement I was hoping for.
So, in conclusion, I’ll try to frame my future pleas for engagement in a way which doesn’t imply I think the norm of voting-without-commenting is bad.