And yet when I correct your terminology with a cited reference, I collect a couple of downvotes.

This is why it is unpleasant to correct objective errors on the internet.

That's not right. In fact, I learned a great deal from this exchange, did some reading and referenced more folks who feel the same as you. Up vote from me - I appreciate it.

Glad you learned, and thank you.

My experience with downvotes here is that all sorts of rational thought is unpopular with HN readers. They want you to be young, clueless, passive-aggressive and false-modest like them, and they are threatened when you are not displaying these traits. Take the downvotes as a badge of honor and don't get too caught up.