Well, sure, downvotes happen. Usually there's a good reason. Sometimes it's just someone being a bully. These days, majority of the time, downvotes aren't being weaponized, they're being used to counter exploits.

But you didn't answer my question. You're still rattling off of this be afraid stuff.

It's clear to most, this is an isolated incident. It would be far more productive if the two parties involved came to an agreement and settled the dispute, rather than Hive bending over backwards just to cater to the author's desires. Nobody is that special.