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Haha, yeah I complexity agree. That actually would be more helpful! It would prevent me from looking like I am wrong when I tell someone "the proper way to use a flag".

I think just making the "flag" (which is now more or less a powerful downvote) icon look more like a regular downvote would help new users get used to the platform.

I think you are right, Then it become more of "I disagree with this because that is my opinion" instead of "you've done something wrong and I am calling you out"!