A downvote without a (short, simple) statement of reason can be quite impolite and disrespectful. This is a perfect example. Not only is it discouraging (not e

A downvote without a (short, simple) statement of reason can be quite impolite and disrespectful. This is a perfect example. Not only is it discouraging (not everyone knows they've made an error...and so it punishes an innocent question ), it leaves the recipient without knowing what the problem is.