> I prefer that people reply instead of downvote

I agree. I don't think downvoting is particularly conducive to good discussion (there's already a way to flag posts that may be inappropriate or spammy), but most people who downvote probably just disagree and don't want or have time to reply or argue.

> Hope I didn't make you too angry

I wouldn't say I was angry, I just saw three comments about downvotes which seemed a bit excessive, then saw more in other comments.

Thanks for the replies and reasons though.