Don't you know everyone on Steem gets a say in what other earn? It's the founding principle. Buying votes and then hurling abuse just makes you more of a target, but I do not downvote in retaliation, only to adjust unearned rewards. Feel free to exercise your right to downvote anything I do, but don't forget to upvote stuff you enjoy. That could even win your friends.

We have fought this 'battle' many times. You are not doing anything new.