← Back to context Comment by alex1138 7 hours ago HN loves drive-by downvotes. It's a real shame. 2 comments alex1138 Reply card_zero 6 hours ago Downvotes might work as an abuse sponge, absorbing the impulse to make personal attacks. Other than that possible advantage, the downvote functionality seems contradictory to the concept of a discussion forum, I agree. alex1138 3 hours ago I stand by what I said, and screw you.
card_zero 6 hours ago Downvotes might work as an abuse sponge, absorbing the impulse to make personal attacks. Other than that possible advantage, the downvote functionality seems contradictory to the concept of a discussion forum, I agree.
Downvotes might work as an abuse sponge, absorbing the impulse to make personal attacks. Other than that possible advantage, the downvote functionality seems contradictory to the concept of a discussion forum, I agree.
I stand by what I said, and screw you.