[–] forbidden_arts ago
We're already beholden to having "good" mods.
In a sub like /v/news or /v/politics (which, on the predecessor site generate a lot of content), I'd argue that downvoats should be disabled or restricted, because expressing an unpopular opinion shouldn't cause a user to get fucked over.
[–] Xelios ago
Personally, I agree that some subreddits, should the owners choose, should have the ability to remove downvoats. I do not think it should be a default setting, however.