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I feel like this is what upvotes and down votes are for though. Expressing that you agree, like, or don't like what someone is doing, or saying is not a mental disorder. I have been on the internet long enough, to know that starting a discussion about something, is almost never really worth it. I do feel that I should be able to join in on a general sentiment of approve or disapprove on a platform like this.
You compare online behavior with real life, and this is not relevant. But to put it into context, I see upvotes and down votes more like cheering or booing in a sports game. It's just an expression of what you feel for the content. A reaction. You wouldn't explain why you are booing at the opposing team when they score a goal
This is something where everyone has their own personal idea of what the votes are for. I was taught to think of the votes as relevant (on topic)/irrelevant (off topic) when I first encountered the system.
Yeah I mostly downvote comments just when people are being rude to others