I think downvotes are a really good idea on paper, when used to protect from spam and abuse....but when they get to be 'free' and used like this...It does nothing to benefit this blockchain.

In fact, like @whatsup mentioned above, actually turns companies away from Steem and investment. It'll be tough for me to leave this place and have no intention to. But I can see how businesses would just want nothing to do with it.

It's silly and not needed at all.

Appreciate your post. This has to be addressed.