I am glad I can express my opinions on HN and I am ok with downvotes as far as people don't flag me for disagreeing (but ok to flag if I violate HN rules). I s

I am glad I can express my opinions on HN and I am ok with downvotes as far as people don't flag me for disagreeing (but ok to flag if I violate HN rules). I stand by what I think makes sense, what my conscience tells me and based on the evidence of data, experience and perspective. Without people challenging the status quo, generating healthy discussion, we would have a massive echo chamber. I don't feel offended by downvotes.