Is it ironic that we are having a discussion about diversity of thought in SV on an SV-based platform that says if you don't agree with something, then you shou

Is it ironic that we are having a discussion about diversity of thought in SV on an SV-based platform that says if you don't agree with something, then you should downvote it into oblivion such that fewer people will see it? That should be your response versus asking questions and engaging in actual thoughtful discussion? Does that promote tolerance and diversity of thought? Or does it reinforce the notion that we should stick our fingers in our ears and balkanize ourselves in the face of ideas we don't like? And, worse actively work to prevent others from seeing those ideas?