I believe another factor specific for HN is the inability to downvote forces peo...

		6thbit 5 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 65% of Hacker News posts have negative sentiment, ... I believe another factor specific for HN is the inability to downvote forces people to respond in negative light. The most controversial submissions always have a tighter comment to upvote ratio. The most controversial comments tend to be the most replied to.