It could be built up frustration or start of a new trend.

Seeing who some of the flags were cast by, they aren't the type to do it out of frustration.

I haven't noticed much of a difference from the new rewards curve so far. Whatever the case, we need to observe how things develop over the next few months.

I think this is going to take time to really notice as it has to shift things around. there were millions of SP in stake casting downvotes today, and they get more tomorrow, and the day after. I hope the energy continues until it is seen as part of the process of living on steem.

Happy HF to you too.