[seatdrummer]

I think if you did a survey on HN users you would see that most of them think that racism is in fact a problem - that it is not good.

Also, I think its important to consider your comments holistically when seeing how they are received by the community. Of course you believe you comment communicates one thing, but in addition to that you have tone, other claims, and defenses. Any of which can result in a downvote.

[forapurpose]

I think these are great points, and the second paragraph, in some form, should be in the Guidelines. It's refreshing and encouraging to read them.

To be clear, I wasn't asking why that particular comment was downvoted; I'm talking about a much broader pattern.