Yeah, I noted that too. I learned that being downvoted based on good faith arguments (aka for an opinion) is actually a badge of honor.

Seems I hit home and somebody really, really doesn't like my reasoning and at least I hope to have made them uncomfortable with my arguments (best case I would have made them think, but I doubt it).

In the end: It's shame on them. In an apparently smart community clearly stated and honest opinions should never be downvoted, but I don't really see how it can be avoided. But in the end it's auto corrective anyway.

Thanks for the heads-up and the encouragement.