I'm getting some of those downvotes too, but I'll keep posting. It's not all about the money. I enjoy the interaction. I just hope people are not scared off, not even those I've downvoted to adjust their paid rewards. I want everyone to be able to use Steem, but it should be as part of a community.
At least the rancho flags don't hurt my rep. I like to see that go up.
A think at 72 rep, it takes multiple downvotes from 80 and up reps all at the same time to move the rep downwards. I've sustained constant Haejin flags a day and my rep is still climbing slowly :)
Rancho has lower rep, so not a problem. It is a shame certain people cannot lose their unearned high rep. I've always though the algorithm for that could be changed. If all the votes come from the same few accounts it should rise slower.