I was dead set against downvoting also, to be honest, so I can totally relate. But I think Steemit is a very particular ecosystem. We virtually ALL are drinking from a shared reward pool and some accounts (as always there's such people in real and everywhere) are taking more than their fair share with questionable tactics....
If none of us care enough for the ecosystem and reward these kinds of behaviour, soon enough the powerless will be even more powerless and the ones benefiting from abusive practice will only be encouraged to continue (and even this might encourage others to also adopt their selfish behaviours)... So, I think, ...... maybe Steemit is like a village? A community that relies on its members to have the courage to stand up and educate the misbehaving members of the village...?
Kind of.
Anyway, I'm still mulling about it, myself, hahahah... But that's where I am at the moment. I'm always opened for feedback and discussions, though, as I think there are many wiser people than myself around these parts and it is always good to keep an open mind about things :)
It's a different way to look at things and it'd good to feel empowered to make Steemit a better place. I have been hoping for more constructive criticisms around here so I am glad that the top witnesses are promoting critical thinking.
Still, I wonder if I'll make downvoting a habit...
Aaah I dont think I can make it a habit myself .... At least, not yet? IDK hahahah it still feels a bit bad when I do it, but I'm trying to give #NewSteem a proper and honest chance! I am tryinnnngggg~