Interesting. To me a downvote system can only bring negative energy. There is no upside so it must only exist to serve fear and/or control in a system that purport to be better than a centralized system. In fairness, every Hiver should get an equal vote whether it should be disabled.

Lets find out if we are like other networks that failed, if that is what you are suggesting. Besides, no pain no gain. It's a simple thing to remember and it's am embodiment of success in reality. Including many lifeforms. Part of natural growth and well being, unlike calculated wars.

If you cheat on my system you get flagged and privileges' are suspended til you respond to admin.

So the part you say doesn't makes sense, is that the fear of abuse by dishonest Hivers? Meaning, technically there is nothing stopping us from disabling the feature. It's a political decision?