Ask HN: How does HN's downvotes work?

1 points by klrr 13y ago ↗ HN

Hi, I realized a day ago that I've got downvoted on some of my comments, I'm not questioning their reasons, my comments was negative and I will just ignore if I dislike something in the future. But how does this work, is it admins or something like that that can downvote comments etc.?

Thanks.

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duiker101 13y ago ↗

Everyone can, I do not remember but you might need a certain amount of karma before the down arrow appears. I do not know about posts, I don't think they can be downvote them.

salimmadjd 13y ago ↗

Anyone can downvote as long as they have 500 karma points. Exception is replies to their own comments. In that case only another person with required point can downvote.