downvotes
Negative internet feedback
Downvotes are negative ratings users give to content on platforms like Reddit, indicating disapproval or that something doesn't contribute to discussion.
The opposite of upvotes.
Content with many downvotes may be hidden or pushed to the bottom: The comment was downvoted into oblivion.
To downvote is to cast such a vote: I downvoted that post for misinformation.
Gesture signaling rejection
- dislikeMild negative regard
- disfavorLack of approval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
rejection · unpopularity · backlash · criticism · censure · condemnation · reproach · objection
Disagreement with authority
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
rebuttal · refutation · challenge · protest · discord · clash · conflict · controversy
Reduction in status
decline · lowering · reduction · penalty · demerit · devaluation · degradation · algorithm
thumbs-down
Gesture signaling rejection
- dislikeMild negative regard
- disfavorLack of approval
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
dissatisfaction · rejection · unpopularity · backlash · criticism · censure · condemnation · reproach · objection · opposition
dissent
Disagreement with authority
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
counterargument · rebuttal · refutation · challenge · protest · discord · clash · conflict · controversy · debate
demotion
Reduction in status
fall · decline · lowering · reduction · penalty · demerit · devaluation · degradation · algorithm · sorting
dismiss
Send away or reject
deprioritize · sink · remove · exclude · ban · block · shadowban · blackball · ostracize · shun
- engagement metricsviews, likes, shares, comments, followers
- online forumsforums, forum, message board, message boards, discussion board
- trust signalscredentials, trustworthiness, reputation, credibility, reliability
- social mediaposts, post, influencer status, followers, tweet
- audience responseapplause, cheering, cheers, clapping, booing
- assessmentsassessments, evaluation, evaluations, test, tests