Downvoting needs to go away. Upvoting a good comment is a positive action. Downvoting is a power trip, and in many ways protectionist and exclusive. I&#x27;ve seen too many comments downvoted based on unpopular opinions which were perfectly constructive and appropriately toned.<p>People are very happy to exercise their ability to punish others when given that power. It&#x27;s gotten out of hand here.<p>Edit: here being HN, not necessarily this thread.