I think this is a good policy for the reasons they listed.

 

https://www.cnet.com/news/youtube-to-remove-all-public-dislike-counts-aiming-to-defang-harassment-mobs/

Now if they would do something about hate reporting mobs they might make some progress. I dont really pay attention to the likes/dislikes but the idiots who organize mass reporting of content they dont like has gotta end. I mean if you dont like or disagree with something it's quite simple to just not watch it. Its pretty evident from the first minute or so of a video if it's your cup of tea and whatnot.