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It seems like bot(s) that is/are attempting to prevent other users from getting the ability to downvote/500 points. Flaw with hn and disincentive to post here.

• heyflyguy 7y ago
  I hop you're right, I've been taking that very personal!
• tempestn 7y ago
  Perhaps this sort of unfounded conspiracy theorizing simply attracts legitimate downvotes.
  • throwawayjava 7y ago
    Perhaps, alhtough "person who you get an an argument with intermittently downvotes you posts" isn't exactly a "conspiracy theory". It's just a thing that does happen in internet communities, and that anyone who has moderated one has experience mediating. But, it's best to be certain! To ensure my downvotes are truly deserved: my bet is on the temporarily embarrassed millionaires taking offense to the last sentence of my prior post ;-) (i.e., /s :) )
  • potiuper 7y ago
    Given the ease of creating accounts here, no evidence against sockpuppet accounts, and the general understanding of Sybil attacks makes the claim that the behavior is unfounded ignorant of reality.