you forgot to mention smart ass remarks or lame attempts at humor. That's an easy way to get down voted. I've seen down votes also for opinions which go against

you forgot to mention smart ass remarks or lame attempts at humor. That's an easy way to get down voted. I've seen down votes also for opinions which go against the grain but those are rare, if you down vote something like that, at least post a reply. Be polite, reread your post (I don't always do it) and bring something new.