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With posts, sure, but comments aren't posts or content they are part of a conversation. You don't need to downvote a comment to elevate another. You can simply upvote.Let me put it to you this way, you are having a conversation with someone then a stranger comes along and starts booing at something you said, would you think it's necessary? There is a similar concept in black mirror where people all rate each other. Its not conducive to a welcoming environment when we start downvoting people for things because they are 'dull' and becomes toxic quickly, it's a form of emotional/social violence.
I agreed you don't need to downvore one to elevate another. However, done commenta merit upvote. Many merit nothing but reading. Some merit downvotes.
At a guess, I'd say one downvotes for every 50 upvotes is my stat, but the downvote button has a purpose.