> If everyone here downvoted each time they disagreed

That’s what they do. It’s how HN works. I’m pretty sure pg said that a while ago. You can write a reply if you want to engage, you don’t have to. You can downvote or not if you disagree, that’s up to you.

Edit: found it, see https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=117171

Edit 2: that comment is almost 20y old! Fuck I’m becoming old