> So controversial opinions often get downvoted into oblivion rather quickly. It's damned annoying, especially when people don't follow up with any explanation

> 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.