I think the accepted answer is still an important signal. I've seen cases where the highest voted answer does not necessarily respond to some nuance in the ori

I think the accepted answer is still an important signal. I've seen cases where the highest voted answer does not necessarily respond to some nuance in the original question. It may be an overall better approach to the general matter, or make an important point about it, but not necessarily an answer to the specific question as asked (and when asked).