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That is quite literally what they are for!



Downvotes is for removing thoughtless comments and spam.

I try to upvote someone making a well thought out argument that brings clarity to the discussion even if I disagree with it.

And I try to downvote something I agree with if it was stated in an incoherent manner.




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