But downvoting another opinion into oblivion is not just covering YOUR ears, but preventing others to hear, too. Just as you describe! The equivalent of covering your ears would be muting, but who does that?
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The downvote (opposite vote) is one where you disapprove with someone's opinion and cancel part of his vote or all of it based on your power. The flagging option is a feature that is used when you find abusive content which in turn lowers someone's reputation and visibility along with potential prize they would receive.