My worst downvotes have been when I'm referring directly to the motivations or knowledge of the commenter. My second-worst downvotes are when I'm opining on som

My worst downvotes have been when I'm referring directly to the motivations or knowledge of the commenter. My second-worst downvotes are when I'm opining on something I know nothing about. My suggestion (to myself, and anyone else interested) is to avoid these two pitfalls.