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[–] funkajunk@lemm.ee 22 points 10 months ago (4 children)
[–] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 12 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The original purpose was to upvote comments that added to the conversation and down vote those that didn't.

[–] funkajunk@lemm.ee 16 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Intent vs. actual use can vary wildly.

The guillotine was invented as a convenient way to slice your melons, but it was unfortunately misused.

[–] wolfshadowheart@slrpnk.net 12 points 10 months ago

Unfortunately? Sounds like you're a French bourgeoisie who needs an appointment with a guillotine!

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