mrvc

After having a previous account banned following a "bad" comment on a single thread that led to about 10 downvotes because it went against the grain, I'd like to see if there's any consideration of removing downvoting from HN in order to encourage debate while keeping upvoting and flagging intact.

I ask because following that incident I will no longer be presenting dissenting views here, irrespective of perceived value.

What does HN think about removing downvoting?