https://steemit.com/poll/@steemitblog/poll-flags-or-downvotes
SteemIt, Inc has presented a question to the community regarding flags vs. downvotes and although it's an old topic I happen to think this is important.
The flag feature has long been misunderstood. As a stakeholder you have the ability to add or remove rewards from a post using what is currently represented on the UI as a Flag.
My vote is YES, please change the icon on the UI to a downvote button near the upvote.
Please make it look like the upvote only RED and pointing down.
On first use present a text box with a checkbox to not show it again...
The text should say, "Downvotes Remove Rewards from the Author, Are you sure?" (maybe present the amount would be reduced.)
Please do not add complexity to the training process regarding flags vs. downvotes by keeping both items and trying to explain different use cases. New users will not understand they will use them incorrectly and start problems for no reason and without any gains.
Please do not confuse the difference between UI and code. If large stakeholders are being abusive to end users that has nothing to do with the Interface. (notice I said "If")
Keep it easy and do not add "Cognitive Load" to the new users. (yes, I hate myself for using those words, but I hope they will be understood)
The goal of every Interface change should be to reduce Training Points, not increase them.
I know a lot of you who understand the system have nifty ideas on how to use this feature, but our primary concern should be NEW USERS because that is who we need! They don't understand the economic structure and should not be presented with difficult choices.
Here is the link to go weigh in.
https://steemit.com/poll/@steemitblog/poll-flags-or-downvotes
That's all,
