3 ms·We need to do away with the downvote button. A simple reporting button for trolling suffices.by goalieca 6y agoWe need to do away with the downvote button. A simple reporting button for trolling suffices.wizzwizz4 6y agoPlaces with just upvotes do just as badly. (Facebook, for instance.)type0 6y agodownvotes are valuable, when you scan HN it becomes easy to see threads where all the negativity turns third of the posts grey so you can skip it depending on your mood.