HN Downvote Complaints

Users complain about receiving downvotes on Hacker News without explanations, request reasons for disagreements, and sympathize with or defend downvoted comments.

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Sample Comments

ThirdFoundation Apr 15, 2019 View on HN

It's quite weird, I'm not sure why you are being downvoted. I appreciated your sentiment.

CWuestefeld Mar 4, 2011 View on HN

Downvotes are fine, but please give me the courtesy of explaining your disagreement, rather than just whacking me over the head.

chillingeffect May 6, 2015 View on HN

Would anyone mind elucidating why I was downvoted for this comment with no response? I feel it's truthful and respectfully stated. Several other comments agree with it.

webkike Aug 24, 2018 View on HN

I'm sorry you're getting down voted because I really appreciate this commented.

ScottBurson Jan 1, 2015 View on HN

I'm not sure the downvoters have even taken the time to understand what you're saying. Have an upvote.

cmrdporcupine Jul 15, 2023 View on HN

Your comment is likely downvoted because of tone, not the sentiment.

igouy May 5, 2011 View on HN

Did you downvote my reply instead of trying to justify your own comments ?

intended Feb 18, 2015 View on HN

If I am to be Downvoted, I'd appreciate an explanation as to why I'm wrong or why you disagree.

austinjp Apr 2, 2021 View on HN

I genuinely don't understand why this was down voted. A comment would help. My intention was to be conciliatory and explanatory.

muppetman Jun 16, 2014 View on HN

It annoys me you're being downvoted. I don't necessarily agree with you either, but I see nothing worthy of a downvote here.