I can't speak for Fediverse, but I recall that Reddit would add a randomly chosen modifier to the output, such that the total score is correct, but the specific upvote/downvote counts are off. My understanding is the bit of fuzz gives some anonymity by uncertainty against specific types of attacks.
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Source: Aha! Graffiti! by Clay Butler, Sidewalk Bubblegum (1996).
I don't know how it happened, but it's hilarious that your comment somehow has negative downvotes.
I can't speak for Fediverse, but I recall that Reddit would add a randomly chosen modifier to the output, such that the total score is correct, but the specific upvote/downvote counts are off. My understanding is the bit of fuzz gives some anonymity by uncertainty against specific types of attacks.
I assume something similar here.
The just do it m16 goes kinda hard
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Valid, but like what'd minks ever do?
Very ‘They Live,’ nice.
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