If you spend your time worrying about downvotes you're going to have a bad time. You've given us no context for the comment you're referencing so we can't real

If you spend your time worrying about downvotes you're going to have a bad time. You've given us no context for the comment you're referencing so we can't really answer your question about that but I can tell you that you will be much happier if you worry less about imaginary internet points and just focus on participating with quality content.