Ask HN: How does HN's downvotes work?

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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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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.

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.

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