Of course it's fine to down vote if you feel the need, it's just not constructive to use it for "unpopular" ideas.
Do not fear. The popular ideas will rise to the top which is good for people looking for validation. The less popular ideas, but often more interesting stuff will slip down the list, and the downright atrocious stuff will be down voted and sent to the very bottom.
I made the Reddit comment because I have notice that HN community is often voting for popular ideas over intellectually curios ones.
Do not fear. The popular ideas will rise to the top which is good for people looking for validation. The less popular ideas, but often more interesting stuff will slip down the list, and the downright atrocious stuff will be down voted and sent to the very bottom.
I made the Reddit comment because I have notice that HN community is often voting for popular ideas over intellectually curios ones.