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by duncan_bayne 3489 days ago
> So controversial opinions often get downvoted into oblivion rather quickly. It's damned annoying, especially when people don't follow up with any explanation of why they disagree.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's noticing that. There are certain topics - e.g. progressive taxation, Steve Jobs, Apple and socialism - that are impossible to criticise on HN without triggering a flurry of downvotes.

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Meta: it seems the discussion of the downvote topics generates its own downvotes.

It's futile to argue against usage - either of language, or forum software. But I don't think I'll be back to HN, at least not as a poster.