[–] forbidden_arts ago
I'm just not sold on the idea of removing it, because honestly I don't really see the point.
If there's a sub that generates a massive amount of content and traffic, ignored posts would sink (almost) as fast as those being downvoated. If a sub doesn't have a lot, then obviously downvoats would have more of an impact, but that's useful when you have a tightly knitted group as a lot of small subs do.
I understand the argument you're making, and I think in certain instances it holds true, which is really why it should be decided by Mods and not by Admins.