heyplanet

I think it would be very valuable, if downvoting would only be possible if one at the same time writes a short explanation why they downvote.

The reason for an upvote is pretty obvious. The upvoted author usually explained his point.

But what is the meaning for a downvote? This info could be very valuable.

For example, today I posted this:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11361031

What do I learn from the downvotes it got? That my post was too unfriendly? That the facts are wrong? That people disagree in some other way?

I would really like to know.