I am not a fan of downvotes in general. But if it imporves steem economics probably is ok.
I mentioned this somewhere else. Would you be able to pass this on to UI team if you find it interesting?
It would be nice to have a “tip” or “gift” button for posts, so users could give authors additional rewards. I know anybody can transfer from wallet. But having this feature on posts might encourage rewarding authors without solely relying on reward pool. It would also develop a gifting culture.
P.S. With tips or gifts content can even be rewarded after 7 days.
An issue with a tip button is needing the active key (to which the social portion of the application does not have access, and encouraging people to grant access frequently is not a good idea) in order to send funds. One solution which has been proposed is a separate 'tip wallet' which can be sent using the posting key, but some people object to that, saying it would make the posting key (and apps which use it) a lot riskier.
It is a tricky problem.
Separate 'tip wallet' that uses posting key is a great idea I think. Since it will only be limited to the 'tip wallet' and users will have to use an active key to transfer to tip wallet I don't it would be risky. Users can choose not to keep anything in the tip wallet, or keep very little. I think this would be a great addition. This way content can be rewarded even after payout.
I was suggesting changes in Steemit UI level though since Steemit has been making UI changes like downvote button, edited, Steemit roles, featured, etc. What I had in mind was a 'tip' button that would redirect to steemitwallet.com with filled form ready to send. Of course not as simple as using a posting key, but something that can benefit authors, especially if author rewards will be going down to 50%.
Maybe something keychain could easily add and it would at the same time get it some more usage. I for instance, started using it today for the first time and already like it.
something like this? !tip
Exactly! But made much simpler to use.
Gosh not sure what to think with this idea in the post...on the surface I prefer this tip idea of yours @geekgirl vs. investing too much effort and dev time into down votes or a negative/stick system.
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Sending tips with @tipU - how to guide :)
There is a tip feature. I regularly get memos from @flagveterans and others with such gifts that read 'this can't be flagged away.'
God bless them!
I flag trash. You have received a flag.