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RE: Updated thoughts on 'the whale experiment'
What you say makes a lot of sense to me. However, IMHO, I still feel that there is a semantic problem, that a change is needed in the existing Steemit naming conventions.
In standard English (in this context) the word "Flag" carries terribly negative connotations. A very simple change could remedy this (as you have done in this post) by having the name of that action changed to "Downvote."
There may be a need for "true flags," but if so, they should be a separate entity used only for flagging antisocial behavior, calling attention to user actions that damage or game the system.
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you could call it a buttkiss if you wanted to.. it still has the same effect on the receiver. Changing the name does nothing
Sorry for the delayed response here...
I understand that a "down vote," "thumbs down," "buttkiss," or WHATEVER the function is called does not change the effect of the function.
My observation is that naming DOES matter in the overall scheme of things. Giving functions appropriate names helps to prevent confusion.
Additionally, I strongly believe that Steemit needs a DIFFERENT and SEPARATE function to signify truly bad behavior that falls outside of the pale of "freedom of speech."
I am NOT saying that those holding Steem Power should not be able to influence a payout in a downward direction, which I understand to be a part of the original design.
And so, respectfully, while I agree that "Changing the name does nothing" in regard to function, I believe that changing the name would help to clarify the purpose of the function, and would help to avoid confusion and ill feelings. ;)
I can agree with you that separating the functions has value.. at that point the flag would mean what it means... you screwed up... while a downvote is just a downvote.
Much appreciated, Thank you! :)
I won the whale vote contest - watch out! Good things coming!
Could not agree more.
I appreciate your affirmation. :)
I totally agree. There is actually a GitHub issue open for exactly that :)
https://github.com/steemit/condenser/issues/1222
I'm very glad to hear it, and Thank You for the GitHub reference. :)