Ratioed
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
On platforms like Twitter, if a post's replies far outnumber its likes, it usually means the opinion is highly controversial or extremely foolish, and has been widely ridiculed.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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Quantification of negative feedback. Don't just look at traffic volume. If your article has high readership but the comment section is full of rebuttals, you've been ratioed. This is a strong social signal that your viewpoint has violated some consensus or logical bottom line.
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On social platforms, 'likes' represent mild approval, while 'replies', especially rebuttals, represent strong disagreement. When replies far exceed likes, it indicates that the content has triggered mockery or controversy, and the interaction structure itself becomes a quantitative indicator of negative social signals.
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter_usageverified
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