Github should return negative emojis like the thumbs down #134987
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Why has Github removed the negative emoji feature? This was a crucial feature to enable users to communicate dissatisfaction with comments, PRs, etc. Constructive feedback and a community voice is essential to improve the quality of all repos. There's nothing more valuable than constructive negative feedback like a thumbs down.
The rationale used to remove the negative emojis are baseless. This does not promote a more positive environment. It does not improve online interactions. It does not meaningfully create a supportive environment. It creates an environment where negativity festers and fewer options to express it There's no evidence removing negative emojis accomplished that. This makes users feel more suppressed, silenced, and like they don't have as much of a voice.
A "positive" environment is overrated. What github needs is an environment where people can communicate openly and honestly to improve the quality of the project--an environment that has both positive and negative feedback. Ideally an environment should not just be positive--a truly constructive environment has both negative and positive feedback.
There is also strong evidence to support the notion that we need positive and negative feedback to be successful. Therefore, the decision to remove negative emojis is a poor one that doesn't have sufficient evidence, logic, or reasoning justifying it. I would strongly advocate for reverting the removal of negative emogiis.
Research indicates that 360-feedback recipients who get unfavorable ratings tend to improve their performance more than others.
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