Downvote doesn’t benefit the caster in any way, neither socially nor financially
This is arguable. If a downvoter is also an author, denying rewards to others also increases their own rewards. I'm not saying it's your case, I'm saying there are situations where "alternative facts" actually happen.
Downvote is not attack
This is also arguable. Code-wise, it isn't an attack, but it can be used as such and it has been used as such numerous times.
When one makes a post therefore, there shouldn’t be any expectation of rewards
Considering expectations are human, not code, this is the most controversial point you're making. If you expect humans to act like code, then your actions might be more biased towards your preferences than you thought.
There is no difference between upvote and downvote other than sign conversion
A human judging articles. There is a lot of difference between things that make you upvote and things that make you downvote. Explaining yourself as if you were code isn't logical. No one's questioning the code. You are the one being questioned. Therefore, this sounds more like an excuse to do your own bidding regardless of what other people think, which is, quite frankly, very arrogant.
You are free to make your own opinion. However, there are no alternative facts. I will not change a single word of what I said. If anyone calls me arrogant; so be it ;)
yeah that's not healthy for hive
Says who? You :)
Anyways, this thread is damn old. Get a move on. I won't reply again. Replied out of courtesy:) Have a good evening!
In regards to your maturity and, therefore, your ability to handle your stake, this proves my point.