Downvotes feel bad and people dont like getting downvoted. Its really as simple as that. They feel like theyre losing something and as it is set up now it does look like they are. (we need a UI change asap to reflect how the reward pool actually works).

Thats why many times downvotes are used for greefing and as a vengeance tactic by a lot of people.
Because almost universally the instinct is to feel youre losing something and those that want to "hurt" you know that otherwise they would not downvote you over difference in opinion or an argument.

That being said. Regardless of what is right or wrong or who is right or wrong, she is useful, she has a decent reach and we really shouldnt run people like her off of Hive because she stepped on the toes of someone that has significant protection. Because she doesnt know whos who.
Thats not how we should present ourselves outwards.

Even your comment, as much as you might feel is neutral, she will see it like she has no support here from anyone. DO we want that?