I half agree with this, but I think the problem lies with the people downvoting for extremely pedantic reasons or a misunderstanding. There is value in having

I half agree with this, but I think the problem lies with the people downvoting for extremely pedantic reasons or a misunderstanding. There is value in having pure drivel or outright false/hateful information hidden from view. It serves no purpose. This is the age old problem of every site with a social aspect though. I don't blame HN.