Why has the "dislike" on posts been quietly removed?

Why has the dislike options on posts been removed? Now you can only like a post. This does not seem very democratic.

Also why was this done quietly? Would it not be better to have had an open transparent and inclusive discussion? Does this outlook not suggest the opposite to what often gets referred to as a "community forum".

Dare I say it, this could have been a discussion or even a vote for wider thought and feedback. Maybe many would have favoured the action taken, but we will never know.

I don't think it's a healthy way to manage a forum if desire for it to be a genuine community nature forum. I may get banned for speaking my mind here, then so be it, but I post the comments with good and reflective intentions.