Facebook Testing Button to Let Users `Downvote' Comments

The transcript discusses Facebook's introduction of a downvote feature, inspired by Reddit, to address content quality issues. It highlights Facebook's strategy of adopting successful ideas from other platforms like Snapchat and Reddit. Concerns about trolls and harassment in comments are addressed, with the downvote feature seen as a potential solution. Financial analysis shows user growth slowing but revenue per user increasing, indicating marketers' continued interest. Facebook aims to focus on quality interactions, despite challenges in changing user behavior.

What impact does the speaker suggest that the downvote button could have on the quality of comments on Facebook?

Discuss the implications of Facebook's focus on quality over quantity in user engagement.