> I am replying to your other comment here since it is not possible to reply to that comment for some reason.

I think HN applies a rate limiter to comment threads, to help reduce flame wars.

> Finally, for the record, I do not have a verified email associated with this account and thus do not have the ability to downvote.

Accounts get the downvote when they reach a karma threshold. I think that's currently 500, or maybe 750.