Something similar happened to me. I started to program, wanted to answer an question. Explained the issue a bit and posted an link to it with more Info. Got downvoted and removed because you have to make every link gratuitous with explanation about the content. I know it’s a best practice but I am a bit salty, because I see a lot of posts which do not follow this rule. So part of the issue is my own stuborness. Anyway, now I can’t answer questions anymore and my only choice to gain poins is asking questions. Buuuut I am hestitating because of storys like yours.
cyberic