Good enough point. But I think it is just the negative message it sends, especially when no comment is provided as to why, nor do I like the fact they are free.

That said, I wouldn't be opposed to a requirement for comment as to why content was upvoted as well. Then if the upvote is part of one of these micro-upvote or downvote pools, the comment will most likely be a canned message that can quickly be identified and the comment downvoted instead of the post.

Admittedly, I am not one who studies the guts of Steem or how it really works so may not understand the impacts or technical requirements this may have. I am mostly here for the content and community, not as an income source.