Because I have a “reputation” in this sub, so many automatically downvote everything I post now. Sometimes enough people can look at the article, and the upvotes outnumber the downvotes, but it’s kinda rare.

Then if I mention it, people say variations of, “You have the worst main character syndrome I’ve ever seen!” Then I see comments about how much they enjoy downvoting me because they think I’m a russian troll.

For funsies, take a look at another article I posted, and read all the comments: https://lemmy.world/post/20458251?scrollToComments=true

One guy literally says, “Dear reader, when you read OP’s posts, take the time to look at the upvote to downvote percentage.”

Another fun quote: “And gets downvoted by ridiculous measures, which I’m glad for.”

Sooooo anyway, that’s why the downvotes. :)

because it was a median, milquetoast-ish article that mentions a party other than blue or red.