Latest Twitter tweak to test what happens when users downvote replies

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Twitter, long known for its slow and careful evolution of its core product, the tweet, is rolling out a worldwide test that would allow users to downvote replies, a feature that could significantly change how the service works.

The concept of downvoting posts and comments has been a staple of the Internet for decades, appearing on sites such as Slashdot, Reddit, and Ars Technica. The concept is simple-users who find issue with a post can vote it down.

We learned a lot about the types of replies you don't find relevant and we're expanding this test-more of you on web and soon iOS and Android will have the option to use reply downvoting," Twitter said in a tweet.

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