YSK: You can view upvote and downvote information through kbin
Harassment can go further than just on this site, admins can't do anything outside the media they control.
Public votes are a bad thing, some people are crazy or just assholes.
This will serve as a dis-incentive to participation and engagement.
images on the left side would make kbin easier to read
You are right, it would also probably reduce server load with a higher user base.