Text Post: Why are so many people on this website so freaked out about downvotes? posted by lustig
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  • ofest
    +3

    I think the solution is to change the image that represents the downvote button so it is understood for the intended flag-like purpose.

    What would it take to make this happen? (a question for anyone who knows)

    • Xeno
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      It shouldn't be difficult... the reputation algorithm will all be the same, the only thing that would change is whatever image is used for the downvote indicators.

      • ofest
        +6

        Rephrased:

        Who needs to be convinced to make this happen?

        • Xeno
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          I posted something similar to this in an appropriate thread, it was top comment, so they've seen it. It depends if they think it's a feasible/good idea or not.