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May I ask why this is downvoted?

• Ma8ee 6y ago
  I didn't downvote it, but I guess it was for asking for a source for something that at least I thought was common knowledge.
• xtian 6y ago
  You seemed to be expressing curt disbelief of a broadly uncontroversial historical fact. Could easily be seen as trolling or an unwillingness to take the time to do some basic self-education.
  • kebman 6y ago
    Downvoting is a bit like flipping the finger to someone, or sticking out your tongue. It's not really an argument, just a rather nasty symbol of dismay. Now watch this post get downvoted just for divulging this HN secret. ;)
  • Jenz 6y ago
    Ah, I suppose it seems that way, thanks. I really had not heard of this; which was why I asked for a source, so that I could learn of it. The request was stupidly lazy, I admit; but I think asking (if done properly) for a source is one of the things that never should be met with disapproval.