I should not be as concerned about getting downvoted as I am, but I think the discussion culture in this thread is really mad. Why am I being downvoted for a c

I should not be as concerned about getting downvoted as I am, but I think the discussion culture in this thread is really mad. Why am I being downvoted for a civilized and reasonable objection which refutes the parent's claim? (of course without a counter-argument).