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Please explain.
Every response is like winning at a video game. They get a little brain rush that encourages them to do it more to get more/bigger responses.
But a response doesn't mean they've won in any way...
It just means that someone has responded, nothing more. How can that be considered a victory?
Edit: Not me with the downvote btw - I don't get why ppl feel the need for that either, but that is a different topic.
dopamine is literally the only reason we do anything, it's the reason you made this post and responded to any of the comments, it's given to you in little spurts every time you scroll down to read a new reply. this social media shit is digital cocaine.
The response is the win. It means they've been heard/seen. Think of it like catcalls. They just want a reaction.
I think the single downvotes that pop up on most posts is a bot or something. I've seen people complain about it. No worries. Or maybe it's a troll. 🤷