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downvoting

/daʊnˈvaʊtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does downvoting mean?

noun

The act of casting a negative vote or rating, typically on the internet, to express disagreement or disapproval with a post, comment, or other content. Downvoting is often used to help moderate online communities and ensure that high-quality content is promoted.

Example

"The online forum used downvoting to keep the discussion on track and prevent spam posts from dominating the conversation."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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