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.
Agree. I do think it is annoying, but allowing people to do that is quite crucial for the integrity of the voting system.
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.