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certain big whale accounts have accounts they set up just for downvoting

the downvotes are worthless, but once you are on the non approved list every post you do will get a worthless downvote - and that it why it's like a badge of honour

you are as non-approved as can be - only surprise is how fast they spotted you

sometimes this can play out to our advantage - there are some other big whale accounts who support non approved content

probably best not to fight it, just keep posting and let it play out

That was exactly what I was gonna do, it's how I dealt with bullies in the past. Thanx for all your advise, I appreciate the help. Onwards and upwards :-)