Appeal for More Downvotes on the 'Sift (I must be crazy...)

I want to advocate for people who don't, to use their discretionary downvote powers.
I hope they know that it's okay to downvote if you do not support a video.
It's okay.

Reasoning:
I just believe there are too many out there who hardly ever downvote, and way too many who indiscriminately upvote (without a peep from any who have no problem).

There's a plethora of videos coming through the Unsifted Queueue - upvotes are abound galore - however - downvotes would increase the quality of the sifting (or decrease the trashiness) of the videos by counterbalancing dismissive upvotes, and in some cases can send some back to the unsifted for further review (gets back under 10 votes). I wonder aloud how few videos have been auto-discarded for receiving -3 votes, when I'm sure many would point out there are many deserving ones out there.

I know many on the sift are very sensitive to downvotes - and there's already quite a bit of discussion on it already. But perhaps if downvotes were more common, sifters wouldn't be so sensitive (as long as downvotes continue to follow the intended purpose).

Implore section:
Go ahead - try it - on that video that
  • wasted your time, or
  • you think wouldn't interest a soul out there, or
  • you feel you were misled by the title/description, or
  • has poor quality, or
  • fits with your consistent downvote criteria

just as long as it is not personal.

Caveat: Just be wise about it - as everyone should be about upvoting as well.

Tip! Leave a simple comment as to why you downvoted it, is a good idea - it's just a good practice to follow.

I suppose some are going to downvote my videos now for imploring this just for the twisted irony...I see the risk...I implore you not to and reserve the right to seek painful siftquisition against indiscriminate siftvotes against me.

What say you?

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