If you're so concerned of imaginary internet points (a.k.a. hard won karma), I'd advise you to stop talking about that. Complaining about downvotes is one of t

If you're so concerned of imaginary internet points (a.k.a. hard won karma), I'd advise you to stop talking about that. Complaining about downvotes is one of the few reliable ways in HN to get further downvotes. (I mean, you could say "What? That's bollocks!" and stop caring about votes given by these mindless hordes. Or you could follow the social norm and happily gather sweet internet karma. It's up to you.)