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'Should', and 'actively do' tend to have wildly inconsistent intersections, but yes, it's a valid point. It's there as a reminder. And you are voting on the content, it's just a reminder not to forget, because it's especially critical in the process of a new user figuring out if they navigated the process correctly (for the first few times, at least). Explaining votes, and voting itself, is always optional. Again, it's just nice to have a reminder at times.
– user50049
Commented Aug 17, 2018 at 16:42
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comments on editorial changes are always a good idea. but comments on downvotes are even more important -- even for non-new users. if something is being done in an ineffective or wrong way, it's really important to know why, or the problem may never be remedied.
– barbara beeton
Commented Aug 17, 2018 at 17:01
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"Sorry to welcome you to our site with a downvote, but [...]" was a comment I saw recently (& intend to pinch). What seems perfectly friendly for a user accustomed to site norms might come across differently for one who isn't. Moreover new users often benefit from guidance as to what they're supposed to do next in response to criticism.
– Scortchi - Reinstate Monica
Commented Aug 17, 2018 at 17:08

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