#freedomex

Downvotes Added, Community Contributions, Bug Fixes

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We asked, you answered, we merged! Thanks to everyone who left their valuable feedback on our recent poll about whether or not we should switch from flags to downvotes. Since the overwhelming response was “Yes” we have already rolled out that change, as you can clearly see! We’ve also merged a number of other community contributions, as well as a few bug fixes.

Community Contributions

- [@netuoso - Add support for timestamped embeds #3288](https://github.com/steemit/condenser/pull/3288) - [@quochuy - Match width of editor preview and actual post#3297](https://github.com/steemit/condenser/pull/3297) - [@blockchainstudio - add powerdown amount #39](https://github.com/steemit/wallet/pull/39)

Bug Fixes

- [Public Profile Settings: Image Uploading and Keys #28](https://github.com/steemit/wallet/issues/28) - [Bug: Transaction broadcast error when commenting with 100% SP payout #3301](https://github.com/steemit/condenser/issues/3301) - [Unable to embed dtube video on steemit ("Unsupported") #3304](https://github.com/steemit/condenser/issues/3304) - [Featured Posts Become Stale #3306](https://github.com/steemit/condenser/issues/3306)

Thanks to everyone who participated in the poll and thanks to the developers who submitted contributions. Thanks again to @blockchainstudio who is clearly the MVP when it comes to community contributions! Don’t forget to subscribe to @steemitblog for more updates on what Steemit is up to!

The Steemit Team

Comments · 97

@aaliyahholt(71)· 2671d
Awesome.
@themoehawk(60)· 2672d
Almost feels like balance has been restored :D
@marki99(62)· 2672d
Why is everything stalling since the attack? Where is MIRA? and @ned? and the next steps?
@nuthman(74)· 2673d
Nice update. Looks cleaner.
@deemarshall(67)· 2675d
Thank you :)
@tngflx(63)· 2675d
Wtf so now your downvote actually give more steem to the post? WTF????
@tokenslots.com(42)· 2675d
Fantastic! But can you move the downvote button to the right side of the payout amount? Makes more sense visually, and is harder to accidentally downvote.
@bluefinstudios(72)· 2675d
Well done update! Thanks for this...
@jrcornel(82)· 2675d
Is @elipowell still employed as the managing director of steemit.com and if so, what exactly is she doing or planning on doing for steemit.com?
@alexvanaken(68)· 2675d
Just curious, what was the thought process in using the FreedomEx Tag for this post?
@saifoel77(53)· 2675d
Amazing, really help the steemit here
@blockchainstudio(72)· 2675d

MVP!!! Thanks a lot! Also thanks for merging it so quick :)

ps. that downvoting button right next to the upvoting isn't a good idea (even though there is a confirmation dialog). I saw many complaints and also tried to fix it, but the stylesheet was quite complicated since it's used in three different cases, so I gave up. Hope someone will fix that.
@arcange(79)· 2675d
Congratulations @steemitblog! Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade in the following category:
- Comments - Ranked 1 with 189 comments
@pagandance(56)· 2675d
The Poll and the quick change from Flag to Downvote was a BIG SUCCES.

STEEM today fell UNDER 6000 Satoshi on Binance!

Now if the devs and witnesses of Steemit try a very little bit harder, we can go Lower than the ATL of 5800 Satoshi. We're almost there!

Keep up the good work guys!
@daznez(66)· 2675d
superb. let people make their own minds up about content, treating us as adults, and stopping bullying by nazi whales. well done all.
@karlaalcala(5)· 2675d
Hello, dear steemitblog. My name is Karla Alcala. I have been reading your post, and I must say that I enjoy them very much. I also upvote them all the time because I want you to succeed and excel in this community. I hope you do not mind becoming my follower and help me to improve with your comments.
@daniscib(59)· 2675d
Some time ago it was relatively strange to see "Flags" for reasons other than violation of community norms... Now with this change, ridiculous in my opinion, not only have the rules changed from "Flag only to what violates the rules", to "Flag to everything I don't like because of X or Y"... Also, with this you have just made Steemit an even more toxic place, where envy and censorship will probably end up reigning.

Of course, let's remember that you have taken this out of your sleeve... Well, I very much doubt that they have done a survey "valid enough" to consider making just this change. Correct me if I am wrong.
@shanghaipreneur(72)· 2675d
Oh, so that's what this red arrow is for. Since I live in China, I thought it was for saying the post was good!
@jsvasquez1986(58)· 2675d
i cannot reesteem the botton is behind the votes
@ssteemhunter(39)· 2675d
Very nice. Love the animation on the upvote button.

Have the Steem, SBD, BTC & ETH prices been removed on the right hand side? All I see is pinned posts and an advertisement now.
@tibfox(74)· 2675d
Nice changes - I like the agility of you a lot. Please keep improving steemit that fast and transparent :) Thanks

Peace!
@cladust(20)· 2675d
donno how useful that will be... but let's see...
@amuchtar(63)· 2675d
Wow, this is a good system improvement step. hopefully steemit will be loved more
@pagandance(56)· 2675d
Can you guys do a poll on the views of Steemit posts too?

Since as you say you do all we ask for, such a new poll should not be too problematic i presume?

Something also tells me we would have many people answering "yes".

Can't wait for you guys to do a nice and quick job like this one!
@m-san(55)· 2675d
Downvote button is too close to upvote now. It's easy to missclick when operating on small mobile screen.
@cmmemes(69)· 2675d
nice changes but when SMTs ? they were supposed to be out in January.
@galenkp(84)· 2675d
Cool.

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@sumit1998(67)· 2675d
Steemit do consider these suggestions it would be more better. Which isn’t discussed in this blog
@arifullah(43)· 2675d
@guruvaj(67)· 2675d
👍🏼🇵🇭💪

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@apostle-thomas(54)· 2675d

Can you now fix the Steem reward payouts and separate it from the crypto exchange market? I think you can! I believe you can add a denomination series to STEEM to give it a MOE ~ medium of exchange... The commodity of the Steem blockchain is the content created by the Steemians. According to the white paper, Steem ONLY has one crypto-monetary function ~ unit of account. To truly have a REAL cryptocurrency ecosystem, you must have a function 4 crypto - - Medium of Exchange; Store Value; Unit of Account; Standard of Deferred Payment.
@jonbit(66)· 2675d
I'm just happy to see movement and something getting done, whats next?

I know some people are worried about the up vote/down vote being to close but you can undo a down vote correct? If so it doesn't matter how close it is.
@katteasis(64)· 2675d
where is your smt?
@adetorrent(78)· 2675d
Hello accidental downvotes!
@stayoutoftherz(80)· 2675d
Nice but I still prefer steempeak.com with its way more features
@alishi(71)· 2675d
Good job guys
@steemmatt(71)· 2676d
This proactive communication and these updates are encouraging.
@seo-boss(67)· 2676d
Definitely a development in the right direction. Steem ON!
@dunsky(70)· 2676d
Steemitwallet still can not remember language preferences. I am able to change Russian to English finally but after coming back to wallet page again I see Russian. Would you please fix it?
@dramatoken(62)· 2676d

You're upping the drama to new levels! Have a DRAMA.

^{To view or trade DRAMA go to steem-engine.com.}
@cranium(76)· 2676d
!dramatoken It's nice to see the community improvement work again.
@pagandance(56)· 2676d

Good Job!
@theguruasia(69)· 2676d
@steemitblog, For me it's not the downvote, I wanna see that new update of SMT and MIRA! Anyway good job!

Cheers~
@mattockfs(61)· 2676d
Yes, the rather short lived poll showed something close to consensus on the change. What it also showed though was a lot of concern about the layout with some rather good suggestions too. Guess you guys missed that part.
@hcc(59)· 2676d
HI @steemitblog, it's an important improvement , i like it thanks ..... :)
@ew-and-patterns(71)· 2676d
I am impressed of how fast you suddenly are able to get things done. What changed? Thank you for those great (community) implementations and fixes.
@coruscate(77)· 2676d
Very quick turnout on this! Downvote does feel less hostile than flagging - so good move all around.

Am I the only one that’s nervous I’m going to accidentally hit the downvote button all the time since they are so close to each other? 😅
@por500bolos(68)· 2676d
Well, what I'm finding now that the red downvote button was added, is that the 'resteem' button is badly overlapped (or hidden) by the 'bar' or the 'arrow' of the votes counter.

On other hand. I didn't check this yet. But I'll get to test soon if @quochuy's PR was already properly addressed and his so desirable requested feature of the "Match width of editor preview and actual post" has been actually corrected. };)
@drutter(73)· 2676d
Nobody asked for flags to be changed to downvotes. You decided to do that, pretended to ask the community for their opinion, didn't read the responses, shoved your plan through, and now you're pulling the "you asked for it and you got it" predictable follow-up.

Shady as fuck.
@joythewanderer(81)· 2676d
It will be interesting to see how it works and weather it will incentivize more downvotes.
@nuagnorab(71)· 2676d
Love the speed of the development! Great work @steemitblog :)
@sahulinkan7(34)· 2676d
Great Job
@hiroyamagishi(69)· 2676d
How about adding an option to delegate resource credit? I.e. Most of my RC is available and willing to delegate to someone who has less RC
@john371911(68)· 2676d
Where can I respond for a downvote that I don't deserve?
@ionlysaymeep(51)· 2676d
@abitcoinskeptic(75)· 2676d
Please remove bias popup from downvote, or include one for upvote. Social engineering ain't cool steemit.
@maxdevalue(69)· 2676d
SMT in our minds! Yet we’re grateful for this.

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@cre47iv3(70)· 2676d
INCREDIBLE

It changes the essence of the network immensely.

Bad idea.

The flag means that the reason for demonetizing an entry is a violation of the rules of conduct (misuse of tags, copyright infringement and others).

With this measure you are legalizing, promoting and encouraging content censorship for ideological reasons.

Honestly, I think it's a terrible idea. I would love to be wrong.

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@dannynature1(47)· 2676d
very nice!
@greer184(62)· 2676d
Good job! Hopefully the positioning of the downvote button right next to the upvote button will make people less shy about people exercising their right to engage in consensus allocation.
@r0nd0n(65)· 2676d
Did you release a poll to have the perception of a community decision? Since you didn't seem to waste any time, it appears that you had the merge ready and wanted the appearance of community support behind it.
@smooth(74)· 2676d
Visibility of the icons is poor in day mode. They need to be thicker and/or darker.
@michealb(67)· 2676d
good job
@justtryme90(71)· 2676d
#58 on coinmarketcap, and sinking.
@almigo(51)· 2676d
An excellent feature, thanks for adding it!
@daltono(81)· 2676d
The switch to downvote looks so much better! Great community decision.
@martinmcfly(60)· 2676d
@stuffbyspencer(62)· 2676d
I appreciate update posts like this, showing that progress is being done.

Thank you for the communication. Lets keep it rolling.

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@fredrikaa(74)· 2676d
Good job! It looks great! Now lets get a separate downvote-pool to put the new button to good use 😉
@cryptopie(78)· 2676d
Can you add a lovevote button just for me @ steemitblog?
@marki99(62)· 2676d
This looks amazing. Please add a separate downvote pool
@joeyarnoldvn(68)· 2676d
Is the downvoting the same as flagging?
@joeyarnoldvn(68)· 2676d
Does downvoting cost the same as upvoting costs RC?
@reveurgam(60)· 2676d
Hi, I've been experiencing a bug since 4/30/19 with one of my articles. At that time, I couldn't access it through a link or my main article list; I'd get 403 Forbidden. Now, the latter works but the former still produces that error. AFAIK, t is the only one I have a problem with.

https://steemit.com/review/@reveurgam/beware-ists-parcerly-com-package-job-scam-in-murrieta-california
@alucian(73)· 2676d
Hihihii, make the Flagwars great again. :-) I have no Problem with that change. Look´s Good for me. :-) Salve Alucian
@kristall97(64)· 2676d
Nice 👍😊
@travelersmemoire(58)· 2676d
That was fast! Awesome work as always 😊

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@themarkymark(81)· 2676d
Great change!
@daan(69)· 2676d
I'm actually a big fan of this new feature! This is how it should be IMO, the flag button was way too obscure.

Now, if there was any other way to make content discovery more user-friendly, I'd be very much in favour of implementing that feature as well.

This is a comment I'd received about Steem today, on Bitcointalk forum from someone who I'd pushed to join Steemit a couple of months ago. I think this person's experience is similar to what many new users face:

Yeah, it might not be very positive, but it's comments like these that should really be taken into account.
@novacadian(65)· 2676d
Wonderful to see the many community contributions! Thanks to all involved!
@shadowmask(56)· 2676d
When most people run a poll, they run it for more than 23 hours. So even if the majority did not want it this still would likely have gone through, and the change made.

Also since it was such a simple fix, perhaps moving the downvote arrow to the other side of the pending payout would be a simple thing to accomplish.I know there is a pop up box, I know it is impossible to downvote accidentally, (you have to click twice, first the arrow then the submit button), still it would look more balanced to have it on the other side of the pending payout.
@jon-envisioneer(50)· 2676d
Is there a dark mode for the steemit interface?
@wakeupnd(69)· 2676d
Congrats putting lipstick on a pig!
@whatsup(76)· 2676d
Great job guys and amazing turnaround.

I also love the new way you are displaying important posts.
@doitvoluntarily(80)· 2676d
nice to see some changes being made 👍
@aussieninja(70)· 2676d
Very nice. Love the animation on the upvote button.

Have the Steem, SBD, BTC & ETH prices been removed on the right hand side? All I see is pinned posts and an advertisement now.
@aussieninja(70)· 2676d
Very nice. Love the animation on the upvote button.

Have the Steem, SBD, BTC & ETH prices been removed on the right hand side? All I see is pinned posts and an advertisement now.
@stealthtrader(69)· 2676d
Great job! Looks cool!!
@jason7282(62)· 2676d
Glad to see steemit implement problems the community is asking for! Can't wait to see when this isn't in beta anymore!
@uyobong(78)· 2676d
@Steemitblog, [Edit] The positioning of the upvote/downvote buttons seems too close. I think the downvote button could find its place in between the payout and no. of upvotes to avoid error due to parallax.
@shepz1(74)· 2676d
Toxic place, full of toxic people, circle jerking, pretending to agree, makes me want to vomit, you made a toxic system, where mediocrity is rewarded via so called networking, great work morons, enough of this place. Powering down to nil, you made a shit show, the price reflects it, all alt coins up, stincs shit down, any questions?
@jluvs2fly(69)· 2676d
I just tried to upvote someone's post and when I pressed the green up arrow, my slider showed -2 cents.
@bidesign(64)· 2676d
It still gives me error message when i try to upload image. Also can not see images.🙋🏻‍♂️

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@bluengel(71)· 2676d
Congraaaaaaats @blockchainstudio ♥♩♬♬

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@movingman(71)· 2676d
Great! Please keep up this form of action in getting Steem back on track, we cant drop any lower in rankings!
@abh12345(80)· 2676d
Is it me, or is the downvote button bigger than the upvote button?
@chesatochi(73)· 2676d
Keep up the good work and the vision to bring this blockchain in the top 10 in the near future.

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Community Contributions

Bug Fixes

Comments · 97

Peace!

Shady as fuck.

INCREDIBLE

Bad idea.

Can you add a lovevote button just for me @ steemitblog?

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