Thanks - I appreciate that you're sticking up for healthy debates. While I understand that my view might not be universal, I think all too often the average HN'

Thanks - I appreciate that you're sticking up for healthy debates. While I understand that my view might not be universal, I think all too often the average HN'er is feeling that it is ok to downvote someone they disagree with. It's our diversity of opinions that contributes to the growth of our community.