EDIT: Maybe just for comments? Downvoats may still help with content quality control
There is some good in the concept of downvoating however in practice we've seen and continue to see the primary use a downvoat button will be an "I disagree with this person" button.
Removing downvoating entirely will not negatively impact the site. Misinformation will still be called out and not upvoated, spammers should be reported(hoping for that report button one day), ass holes will be called out, irrelevant posts and comments will be ignored/receive very few if any upvoats or get reported.
Removing the downvoat ability would also deal with any future issues with brigades, which was a big issue on that other place.
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[–] wakayoda ago
Well the whole point of a downgoat is a "I disagree with this button".
[–] umpaloompa ago
No, the whole point is to have spam, trolls and other stupid shit to be buried so that no one has to deal with it. Unfortunatly people get their feefees hurt if you put controversial content and then downvote it when it could have been an interesting discussion on the controversial topic.
PS Please, if you see an opinion you don't agree with, don't downvote it, just leave it to be or debate with that person and try to have a friendly discussion. The discussion should be to enlighten oneself.