> I've been downvoted to hell for speaking the above. Fair enough. I don't think I've ever mentioned Apple by name, just participated in threads about them and

> I've been downvoted to hell for speaking the above. Fair enough. I don't think I've ever mentioned Apple by name, just participated in threads about them and commented on how I disagree about how they do some things. I also went and reread some of my comments, and realized I haven't criticized Apple as much here as I'd originally thought. Apparently I mostly stick to that in meatspace. > There are a bunch of brainwashed Apple worshippers lurking around here who don't accept any criticism of the holy. As there are everywhere unfortunately. I haven't run into many here personally, but have no difficulty believing they are here. > Also, I don't think criticizing HN's algorithm or design should warrant being flagged or downvoted, either. Downvoting should be reserved for trolling, not intelligent protest. I'm also of the opinion that downvotes shouldn't be used for well-written disagreement, as that creates an echo chamber and suppresses non-majority opinions. I agree here as well. I was more trying to point out the combative tone then the content of the text. There was also some content that could be interpreted as accusations of shilling, which is technically against the guidelines. To be clear -- I don't think your comment was accusing people of shilling, just that I can see how people could interpret it that way. Edit: The first quote I took from your comment really shouldn't have been there. Sorry about that. I still think if you get flagged it's because of the "(Psst..." part though. That one does come off as a bit aggressive.