Oh, thanks. Downvoted for not knowing that. Way to build community HN.

Anyway, it's too much trouble to search any time you want to post something, just to avoid setting off the blowhards around here who get annoyed.

Stating that there is no search box on HN is a.) incorrect and therefore b.) adding nothing to the discussion - so it seems to fit the criteria for downvoting.

Downvotes don't have to indicate "I'm punishing this user", they can simply be "this comment is low-value".