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Would someone who is downvoting me care to explain why they disagree The idea of downvoting for not contributing to the discussion left HN a while ago. You are
by mdekkers 10y ago
Would someone who is downvoting me care to explain why they disagree
The idea of downvoting for not contributing to the discussion left HN a while ago. You are downvoted because you said something somebody doesn't agree with which is human nature: "our opinions differ, and I have the power to punish you for this, so you will be punished". Human nature, we suck as a species. They are just imaginary internet points. Don't worry about it.
- GavinMcG 10y agoOr, I could genuinely be interested in having my false beliefs corrected, communicating more effectively next time, or promoting a good conversation that will be informative to others. You're right that the downvotes are an expression of disagreement, but I'm calling it out specifically because I think elucidating that disagreement is valuable.