> the HN rules state that you should not downvote a comment only because you disagree
Despite this. both pg and dang have said this is OK.
Edit: Actually, I just went over the guidelines in detail (https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html) and there is no mention of appropriate or inappropriate use of the downvote. Where did you see this?
Despite this. both pg and dang have said this is OK.
Edit: Actually, I just went over the guidelines in detail (https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html) and there is no mention of appropriate or inappropriate use of the downvote. Where did you see this?