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Ask HN: How many upvotes on HN are really people trying to collapse comments?

by license2e on 1/29/15, 8:09 PM with 4 comments

• by davismwfl on 1/29/15, 8:24 PM

  I wouldn't think too many as the arrow is pointing up and not down as it would be for expanded comments. In addition, it exists on every question/answer regardless if there are responses.

  But I see your point that the context is subtle and maybe some people would miss it and still click.

  Just my opinion too, but HN is a uber simplistic interface that isn't following a lot of current trends, but it also isn't really designed for the consumer level user either.

• by scottmcdot on 1/29/15, 8:43 PM

  I had never noticed the upvote button till now. Thanks!