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

6 points by license2e 11 years ago | 4 comments

davismwfl 11 years ago |

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.

kappaloris 11 years ago | |

>I wouldn't think too many as the arrow is pointing up and not down as it would be for expanded comments.

People might think the arrow doesn't indicate the comment thread state ('expanded') but the action that will be performed when clicked ('collapse'), which might also inlude the top-post (that would be consistent with the 0-replies case).

davismwfl 11 years ago | | |

Fair point, didn't think of it that way.

scottmcdot 11 years ago |

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