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Because a lot people disagree with you. It’s not a conspiracy, your take just isn’t popular.

• JohnHaugeland 4y ago
  Flagging a gentle and reasonable statement like "that isn't what I meant" isn't a practical way to handle disagreement, and doesn't follow HN's rules The punishment culture for not being part of the crowd has gotten too much here.
  • batch12 4y ago
    Just roll with it. These are fake internet points anyway. They don't have any value. You can't leave them to your kids (something a commenter said the other day that's still ticking my brain). Complaining only motivates people to poke at you with more downvotes because they know it bothers you.
    • JohnHaugeland 4y ago
      On Reddit I do. They have consequences here At any rate, I've learned that my commentary here is considered inappropriate, so I should probably drop it.