I've been downvoted several times for asking simple questions. No shouting or accusations needed. It's enough that you are seen as political, and your post will

I've been downvoted several times for asking simple questions. No shouting or accusations needed. It's enough that you are seen as political, and your post will be downvoted. Sadly this is turning HN into a stigmatizing and self-censoring echo chamber. I'm glad that HN has posted this retraction, though.