Since You qualified your own statement as being possibly being wrong, I would argue that more engagement alone doesn't result in more down votes. I have observ

Since You qualified your own statement as being possibly being wrong, I would argue that more engagement alone doesn't result in more down votes. I have observed that any comments criticizing anyone, regardless of wether they are justified or not seem to be recieved poorly on modern forums. I believe this is due to an ongoing effort to make forums safe spaces, somehow honest critical thinking is no longer accepted in the current environment. Right or wrong, it is what it is. So if You are really concerned with the fake points You are accumulating then just tow the line, get with the woke SJW movement or submit articles of interest to balance out the backlash from the mob....I probably better start looking for a good article :P