For old submissions, they can start with the current votes in the upvotes column and 0 in downvotes. Things to consider: Should the votes column remain for backwards compatibility with third-part systems using the public database?
For old submissions, they can start with the current votes in the upvotes column and 0 in downvotes.
Things to consider:
Should the votes column remain for backwards compatibility with third-part systems using the public database?