Youtube didn't remove the downvotes, just everyone's (besides the creator) ability to see them. But they still matter for internal algorithm and the creators ar

Youtube didn't remove the downvotes, just everyone's (besides the creator) ability to see them. But they still matter for internal algorithm and the creators are still affected by them - by both being pushed down in relevancy, and also psychological impact? Twitter is also apparently keeping the downvote number secret except for the poster.