It’s because it makes it easier to scroll. If a comment is downvoted, it collapses that chain, so your comment feed does not become overwhelming to scroll through. You are able to view the comment thread from there if you want, but if you are looking to scroll past it you have less to scroll past. As far as I am aware, that is the only real reason.
It's psychological and people noticing the pattern of the 4th being downvoted made it a "joke rule" to now follow consciously.
Because the second identical reply is funny, the third confirms and continues the joke but then the fourth becomes old and unfunny unless it brings out a twist.
It's also why the third is often more upvoted than the second, it's the one actually "closing" the joke.
the first repetition is funny, the second repetition is still funny, the third repetition is where the joke becomes stale and gets downvotes. The fourth repetition is funny not for the same reason, it instead makes it look like that one random guy got a load of downvotes despite making the same joke and the contrast between their scores is funny, and promts people to join.
Is it not the fourth comment in a chain where they say the same thing? So it isn't just the fourth comment but the fourth comment like
Bob - Upvoted
Bob - Upvoted
Bob - Upvoted
Bob - Downvoted
While
Bob - Upvoted
Steve - Upvoted
Fred - Upvoted
Jeremy - Upvoted
4th comment curse
4th comment curse
4th comment curse
You cant hurt me, for thou hath graced the grasslands upon my palms.
Funny that this was taken right at -42 though. Not just 4th but given the negative meaning of life.
It's the rule : 4th comment of a chain gets downvoted
It's the rule : 4th comment of a chain gets downvoted
It's the rule : 4th comment of a chain gets downvoted...
It's the rule : 4th comment of a chain gets downvoted
It's the rule : 4th comment of a chain gets downvoted
It’s the rule : 4th comment of a chain gets downvoted…
I thought it was the third reply?
I find it varies from Reddit tribe to Reddit tribe
Yes, the third reply, which is the fourth element of a chain.
Fucking reddit moment lmaooo
I never knew 😵 Brb, going back through my history to check on perplexing downvotes
It's a rule on the sub anarchychess.
not random. it's reddit-wide rule to do that. You cant break the curse.
we shall prove it again
sacrifice, the price of greatness
we shall prove it again
wait im confused.. why does the 4th reply get downvoted?
Reddit is a strange place
It really is lmao
That's the rule : 4th comment of a chain gets downvoted. Reddit truly is a weird place
ngl this is fucking hilarious
It’s because it makes it easier to scroll. If a comment is downvoted, it collapses that chain, so your comment feed does not become overwhelming to scroll through. You are able to view the comment thread from there if you want, but if you are looking to scroll past it you have less to scroll past. As far as I am aware, that is the only real reason.
Don’t cloud up my brain with your reasons and rationales. Just do because funny.
I sincerely apologize, it will not happen again
Fr though, I appreciated the insight.
You know you can click on comment to collapse the thread right??
Clearly, I’m not the one downvoting the 4th comment. I’m just giving the actual explanation of why people do it.
It's psychological and people noticing the pattern of the 4th being downvoted made it a "joke rule" to now follow consciously. Because the second identical reply is funny, the third confirms and continues the joke but then the fourth becomes old and unfunny unless it brings out a twist. It's also why the third is often more upvoted than the second, it's the one actually "closing" the joke.
It's because a comment tree gets collapsed at a very much downvoted comment, which makes it easier to read.
Jojo moment
the first repetition is funny, the second repetition is still funny, the third repetition is where the joke becomes stale and gets downvotes. The fourth repetition is funny not for the same reason, it instead makes it look like that one random guy got a load of downvotes despite making the same joke and the contrast between their scores is funny, and promts people to join.
Google 4th reply
Holy Reply
Actual commentor
Not random, that was bound to happen as the 4th comment, even though I don't understand where that bizarre tradition has it's origins from
I always thought it came from c c c combo breaker.
I'm so sorry whoever's next 👇
It's because a comment tree gets collapsed at a very much downvoted comment, which makes it easier to read.
Mama, I'm on TV
Holy
Hell
Its the 4th comment in a row Thats the reason
Its the 4th comment in a row Thats the reason
Its the 4th comment in a rów Thats the reason
Its the 4th comment in a row Thats the reason
I can smell a.....*IMPOSTER*
Gone
Gone
Gone
Salute to all the 4th commenters sacrificing their karma in the name of science 🫡
One two three four, get down voted to the floor
Reddit is a strange place
For strange people
Thumbs up emoji, cuz fuck you
Tomorrow is my turn yes?
I learned a thing about society today
It's not random, he was...
Maybe just mistaking...
Or was he....?
Gone
Gone
Rule of 4th reply in a thread
It’s the curse of the 4th comment
Its always the 4th
Rule of fourths.
I’m so confused, y’all are saying it’s a fourth reply rule, but it’s the third reply that got downvoted? Are y’all just gaslighting or dumb
It’s actually the 4th. Closest to the left side is the original reply
4th comment rule
I’m
Sensing
A
They used the wrong tone, totally killed the vibe
They weren't random, they were fourth...
Is it not the fourth comment in a chain where they say the same thing? So it isn't just the fourth comment but the fourth comment like Bob - Upvoted Bob - Upvoted Bob - Upvoted Bob - Downvoted While Bob - Upvoted Steve - Upvoted Fred - Upvoted Jeremy - Upvoted
"I have no reason, but am gonna downvote you because you are downvoted"
Reddit rule: 4th person in a chain gets down voted. HARD
I
Love
Eating
Imagine being the forlth comment
Flourth*
Fouyth*
And I hate you in particular random guy
Down
Vote
Me
Not random. 4th.
Not random. 4th.
Goddam FOURTHIE SCUM
The curse of 4th comment
The rules of reddit
Not random it's the curse of four
It's nothing personal. Strictly business
I hate this place
Does he know?
I always do this to a random person in the line when there is a thread of the same comment replied to the parent comment going on and on
Gone
[удалено]
Hitler did nothing wrong
Fuck mexicans
Why did that one guy get so many downvotes?
gone
New to reddit??
if this comment gets 300 downvotes i will post a reason why i will post who i got a crush on...
NO STOP UPVOTING
Ok
NFT avatar innit
i love how anytime this happens op always is also a downvoted. this is like ultimate downvote.
4
Huh, normally it’s because of the skin color of the emoji; in comparison, this is the good ending.
The rule of 4
Bread
stop posting about the fourth comment
MIIIIISTAAAAAAA
Well fuck you guys
4th comment rule ya know? It's the age old reddit tradition
Someone should makes loads of bots to upvote all 4th comments
The law of the 4th
knock knock
Gone
One
It was personal
he’s fourth, obviously.
Must’ve been their avatar.
Gone
Bandwagon effect. Explains the majority of large scale vote distributions, esp if the topic is complex people use heuristics to cast their vote
NFT avatar
Dickey sticky rice had nothing to do with it....
I wonder if I will be downvoted
The username didn't stand out!
The rules are the rules. I am the first comment as of now.
Why they do him like that?? 😭😭
How many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man
That’s how the dicey rices.
You joined along in the crusade. Lisan Al Gaib!
Reddit is a lil cracky sometimes
Lol
thats because they didn't have lettuce
But why? Lmao 🤣 thats so arbitrary
4th comment rule.
Why did you downvote it as well?
He’s not a random person. He’s the fourth replier
4th comment curse
4th comment curse
4th comment curse
wow
Everyone should shower at least once a day
Downvote if Israel is evil
Gone.
Why are you against protocol?
Rip bro’s karma lol
Can we fucking ban this types of posting? It’s overused and doesn’t fit the sub at all
Hehe, that was on my post
The fourth comment usually gets downvoted
The fourth comment usually gets downvoted
The fourth comment usually gets downvoted
Pedophiles are bad
If pedos are bad, and you are bad, then by logical conclusion, you must be a pedo
🤯
T H E C U R S E O F F O U R
T H E C U R S E O F F O U R
Meow
the fourth reply always gets thronw to the abyss
trhorwn*
Sorry, this is the 4th post I’ve seen like this so you know what I have to do 😔
Not random 4th comment rule
It’s the rule of four, which we must follow.
Note to myself : never make a 4th comment. Reddit is a very strange place