I've lost interest in Blurt as there's not enough activity to be interesting. Others manage to milk it with impunity as there are no downvotes. Maybe an increased transaction fee will mean less junk there. I am sure some people will still shill it.
I see people equating downvotes with hate, but they have a purpose. Hive would be overrun with spam without them. Of course people can be bullies, but that's like life. Make more friends than enemies.