| > They are downvoting you because your comment is low quality and overly aggressive. I don't believe that it is. Certainly not to the point where it would be worthy of depromoting. It was a worthy discussion point. It could have easily just been left alone. My edit was highlighting that it was the typical outcome. > Downvotes and upvotes on HN should reflect the quality of the comment and not agreement/disagreement. Keyword: "Should" You must know that it's often not how it works out. I frequently see thoughtful or otherwise harmless comments downvoted. Yet, rude and vapid, anti-crypto comments remain or are boosted. Downvotes are especially common when it's a reply to an older account with lots of internet points. They rule these threads. EDIT:
I'm not able to reply again because I am disallowed from posting too many times within an unspecified time. Probably also a consequence of not having enough internet points. I've already lost 5 of my precious points so faR! As the other comment points out, a founder of the site thinks differently than you. I obviously disagree with you. As PG suggests, I should downvote you to make sure that nobody else has the chance to agree with you. But then HN doesn't allow me to disagree with you, so your comment will remain. My downvoted comments will also be grayed out to warn others of HN disagreements like a colorful snake that warns against danger. Stay back! |