Flags gone? Downvote button? Will it change mindsets?

So I just went to upvote a post and noticed something different. See if you can spot it.

Yes, next to the regular upvote is a down button. What's this? Hover mouse over it and it says it's a downvote. Hmmm. Let's check the top right of the post for the usual flag button we all love to hate...

Whaaaa? No flag!

I then went to check on other posts but saw that flags had returned and no downvote button. What madness is this? So I returned to the previous post and yes, the flag button was once again there and no downvote button.

Perhaps it is being tested and will be rolled out across the board soon?

I do hope that when fully implemented it adjusts the way people think about disagreements with rewards and gets rid of the stigma people feel about flags.

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