It makes me uncomfortable when a genuine viewpoint is downvoted. That plus your own snarky response above tells me the community here isn't able to have an open mind to respectfully discuss viewpoints and data that may contradict their mainstream narrative. In other words I'm skeptical of the intellectual maturity of yourself (not saying that as an insult, but to clarify my opinion) and this community in facilitating a discussion on this topic. I'd urge you to apply your skepticism and same intellectual rigor that you demand of my comment to your own. Thank you for your understanding.

I used a few trigger words like attitude, open mind, and ignoring. This was in response to a post which I truly didn't understand because it came off as directed at me and was shutting down the conversation based on a downvote I did not give. If you have a better explanation for it, I would love to hear it and apologize.

I get downvoted all the time, but it doesn't bother me if I get a cogent response because it usually leads to a good conversation.

I was going to respond to your comment, but every time I read it, it honestly upsets me a little more. I think you've read snark and ill intent where there was none, and you've insulted me and the community. I know you said it wasn't an insult, but calling me intellectual immature is quite uncalled for. You know nothing about me, and I frankly have every right to be offended by it.

I do want you to know I'm flagging your last comment because I don't think it belongs on HN. And at least know that I'm providing an explanation to you. I bear you no ill will, but I do hope you reconsider the way you are posting. I would posit that we both probably have quite a bit of growing to do.