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Since you lack serious arguments -- the closest are that I had a ":-)" three comments ago and personal attacks -- we can close this.

(And of course it is just a coincidence that I get 7++ downvotes on old comments and 5+ downvotes on new comments just a few minutes after you get angry because you totally lack answers. :-) )

Edit: DanBC do have a point, I have a history of easily being trolled when people without arguments start discussin person instead etc. I will think about that in the future.

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>And of course it is just a coincidence

You're getting downvotes, and flags, because you are being rude and aggressive.

I'll add a comment here so DanBC sees it.

You have a point, I am easily trolled when people lack arguments and start discussing person.

Regarding earlier comments... I got mainly upvotes, until an hour ago.

I have argued, a year or two ago, that this subject have to much emotional attachments and doesn't work on HN. It is twice as true today, it seems people now often have secondary accounts used for trolling when they lack answers about soemthing they find important.

I don't think what you're seeing is the action of secondary accounts. The tone of a number of your comments has been rude and aggressive, and the accusations of other users is also uncivil. You've been called out by a mod, and at least two other members have commented on your behavior. I've downvoted and flagged a number of your comments as well.

You may be right about the topic not being appropriate for HN. Regardless of the behavior of other members—even if you think they're trolling—it's important to be civil. Even more so when the topic is emotional. Otherwise it's just better to refrain from commenting.

OK, thanks. I understand that I over reacted.

I have found that I am easily trolled when I have the beginning of allergy troubles. It is better to not comment than to find out the hard way I need anti histamines.

Sorry for wasting people's time and energy.

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