Appreciate the reply @theycallmedan.

I believe the efficacy of free downvotes for the platform really hinges on whether we believe the majority of the platform will use them righteously. Of that, I am doubtful due to the rampant flag abuse and frequent revenge flags we deal with daily.

The underlying assumption is that the majority of users on the platform care about the big picture rather than their own wallet and I am not convinced of this. If most user will use flags for good, it could work out. If not, it would be disastrous.

Lastly, the probability that abuse fighters will be the priority targets for abuser revenge flags could be an effective deterrent to engaging in that activity. Good chance it will cause something of a bystander effect.

This will encourage people to stay in their bubbles because of the negative affect towards ROI if they dared to do otherwise.

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