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Imagine a system that works like this:
So it's a bit like Slashdot, but only for negative reactions.
Each "reason" would be a dimension, as now you can measure content by funniness, accuracy, etc. And one of the effects of this system is that, if you are being downvoted, you'll have a better grasp on why. It's considerably more useful as feedback, for users in good faith.
(It has a few additional advantages too; for example custom sorting filters, and the very fact that a downvote takes a tiiiny bit more effort than an upvote should encourage positive feedback over negative one.)