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[–]idkwhatimseeking 10 insightful - 5 fun10 insightful - 4 fun11 insightful - 5 fun -  (10 children)

Regarding the downvote. Don't get me wrong, I love to downvote people as a "fuck you". But.. this system has a lot of potential. Eliminating the downvote allows people with differing opinions to be heard.. no matter how shitty their opinion is. Once you get to -1 in downvotes, it turns into a domino and it's all downhill from there. There are just too many simple minded people that downvote without giving it any thought.. once they see that you're already negative. It's stupid. Not that I personally care to get downvoted, but I see it as a means to hide an unpopular opinion. A form of silencing in a way. I'm not cool with that. This system pushes insightful/funny comments and posts to the top to better be seen. But, it still allows lesser posts/comments to remain intact so that it has a fair chance to gain some traction.

Although.. I think the insightful and funny vote needs better aesthetics or something (including the banner). The lightbulb isn't as bad.. but the damn smile face is so god damn awful. It's unacceptable. At first glance, it's hard to take the site seriously, it's like.. what is this, some kiddie shit? I almost left the site because I thought the smiley face looked stupid lol. It's also appears faded.. like.. not trying to be a dick, but it looks like amateur work. Appearances mean everything, and Saidit's appearance needs a total rework. It should look sleek and sophisticated. It should reflect the type of people who frequent this site. Send a message that we are progressive people.

I got a lot of opinions on the visuals if anybody wants me to go more in depth.

[–][deleted] 7 insightful - 4 fun7 insightful - 3 fun8 insightful - 4 fun -  (9 children)

We almost got new voting icons a couple of weeks ago, but the guy flaked at the last minute. If you want to hunt down better icons, we'll certainly consider them.

Flat and colorless would be better imo.

[–]idkwhatimseeking 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (8 children)

I'll see what I can find. Not sure if I'd find anything though.

[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

No worries, we'll probably find something similar to these: https://imgur.com/a/5CqtQJg

[–]idkwhatimseeking 7 insightful - 4 fun7 insightful - 3 fun8 insightful - 4 fun -  (5 children)

I hate to say it.. I don't like these icons either. I know my opinion doesn't really matter.. but, can I still look into it? Just in case I do find something that jives with everyone.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Please do man, thank you

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

How about these? Go here https://www.nerdfonts.com/cheat-sheet and search for the words on the left:

  • smile - fun (shows 2)
  • bulb - insightful (shows 6)
  • pulse - insightful?
  • thought - insightful?

[–]idkwhatimseeking 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Hmm... I just got a couple good ideas.. it's a bit much tonight, but I'll speak my mind tomorrow. I gotta get some rest :)

[–]idkwhatimseeking 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

I like this icon. It is nice and clean. Input "nf-oct-flame" into the search box of that website you linked.

I sent (you) /u/d3rr and /u/magnora7 a PM. This comment is just for context on where the PMs are coming from.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That flame does look nice. I guess it could work as the insightful button amongst other things...

[–]JollyRunstride 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

ugh! those are terrible