I get that you feel hard done by, but don't take it personally. HW find loads of people who they consider to be mis-using Hive. Threats won't get you anywhere with them, so you have to negotiate really. They do mean well. I have seen too many people over-react and end up leaving as it turns the community against them. Downvotes are part of Hive, like it or not. I get my share. I hope you can find ways to carry on here.