Do you like being downvoted? I guess not, so why should you downvote others if you don't like being downvoted in the first place!? My suggestion for Steemit would be to completely remove the downvote option, and I think many of you will agree.
One of the main rules in life that I like to stick to is “Don't do unto others what you do not want done to you.” Keeping the flag option is totally OK and reasonable because of so many shitposts and plagiarism, but it shouldn't reduce the amount of money a Steemian earned, it is not fair and it is barbaric to do so.
Just take Facebook for example, they don't have dislike button and they will probably never have it, but in case they do implement that option, then Steemit will definitely have to remove downvote option! (Please Steemit, if you hear me, don't ever become like Facebook.) Facebook does have different reactions that you can choose from, but they don't have dislike button because they are advertised as a social and FRIENDLY network. Steemit is also social networking platform, but downvote option makes it not so friendly at all. Everybody deserves to earn money!
Just imagine how would you feel if somebody takes your money from you just because they don't like your post, no matter how good it is. Even good quality posts are getting downvoted sometimes and it hurts me to see that. Jealousy and/or being offended is not a good reason to downvote!
Shout out to all the witnesses of Steemit, this post is dedicated to you guys, because you're the only ones who can make this happen. I hope you'll have a heart and make this possible.
UPDATE
@fbslo explained why are rewards removed from downvoted posts, this way I want to thank him for doing so. But I am still against from removing rewards, and I suggest some workarounds on Steemit:
I wish you to have a nice day and may Universe bless you. Yours sincerely, Anarchy.
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