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As was a bit to be expected, the "low quality" downvote option is now being used as a catch-all to downvote things users don't want to see rather than using filters to just ignore those stories. I like that HN forbids downvoting by new users who don't have enough karma. It discourages downvoting things before users learn how the site operates, and encourages users to post comments or good stories to get enough karma. What are your thoughts on implementing such a restriction?
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New-user downvoting was first seen on Lobsters · Hottest on Oct 31, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 1 check on 1 different day. Its best position was #12 of 25, reached on Oct 31, 19:21 UTC. It dropped off the list after Oct 31, 19:21 UTC.
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A rate limit on new submissions may also be helpful. My personal threshold for "low quality" is apt to get higher and higher when many similar posts are submitted in short order.
I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to prevent downvotes for "green" users (as marked on /u/). It would give new people some time to get used to the community here.
Yes, please. The same two "people" posting from the same blog and/or consulting web site is getting old.
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Is New-user downvoting trending on Lobsters right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Oct 31, 19:21 UTC, after 1 day of trending.
What is the highest rank New-user downvoting reached?
#12 on Lobsters · Hottest, on Oct 31, 19:21 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 30 minutes.
How long has New-user downvoting been trending?
It was first seen on Oct 31, 2026 and has been on the list on 1 day (1 check) since.