There's a difference between complaining about downvotes, and asking why you were being downvoted. One is whiny and doesn't benefit anyone. The other can spark

There's a difference between complaining about downvotes, and asking why you were being downvoted. One is whiny and doesn't benefit anyone. The other can spark a thoughtful conversation. I see no obvious reason why the parent post is being downvoted, so I would also like to know why.