What a great improvement to the Steemit platform!

Now that the Flag has been changed to a Downvote, and is right beside the Upvote, it makes it even easier for a Downvote war to start on this platform.

Changing the Flag to a Downvote was the right way to go, but it should at least be made available only after clicking on the article, to stop lazy Downvoters who probably never read your post in full.

We have all witnessed the "Flag Wars" of the past, which was not a good thing when trying to promote Steemit. We had a period when the Steemit self-appointed Nazi Police went around destroying newcomers reputations in a most brutal and arrogant way, which was terrible to witness and put the Steemit reputation backwards.

Disagreement on Rewards? Miscategorised Content? are these really good reasons to Downvote?

Promote through Positivity.

If you disagree with someone's opinion, then ignore the post or comment, as you wish, Downvoting has a destructive effect and should only be used as a last resort!

That's the Prime-Cleric's opinion for today.