[lucb1e]

> To the imminent downvoters, I'm not offended; I expect it with an unpopular opinion

This is the modern way to ask for upvotes.

Ask for upvotes straight out? The community saw it one too many times and doesn't anymore.

Mention you expect downvotes and that it's an unpopular opinion? People agreeing with you, which there almost always are anyway, will show you support while making potential downvoters think twice.

I was going to upvote, but never mind.