Can't speak for him, but I haven't. And I know others that haven't. Doing so only reflects an insecurity in your own opinion. I downvote for ad-hominems, or blatantly (easily verifiable) false claims.
Assuming that others downvote over differing opinions does paint you in the light of doing that yourself, though...
Assuming that others downvote over differing opinions does paint you in the light of doing that yourself, though...