Your point is taken. However, when a point to a discussion is made that shows logic and is a contribution, it will get downvoted simply because people do not w

Your point is taken. However, when a point to a discussion is made that shows logic and is a contribution, it will get downvoted simply because people do not want to try to support a losing argument. It allows trolls the ability to affect the conversation unpunished. Edit: I.e. you're a troll if you just driveby downvote a comment without rebuttal. And, if the comment has already been rebutted, you can voice your vote by upvoting the rebuttal just as easily as if you had downvoted the parent.