Speaking for myself, my downvotes are not because of the content of your arguments, but because your tone is consistently condescending and dismissive. Comments like “just pointing out the flooding obvious” come off as smug and combative rather than constructive.

HN works best when people engage in good faith, stay curious, and try to move the conversation forward. That kind of tone — even when technically accurate — discourages others from participating and derails meaningful discussion.

If you’re getting downvotes regularly, maybe it's worth considering how your comments are landing with others, not just whether they’re “right.”