While I agree with your position on DVs compared to real censorship and I have the same opinion, I can't help but notice that enough of the people being subjected to multiple DVs think of it as a form of censor. It is a form of perception which is also influenced by the negative emotions usually associated with receiving DVs, unless you consider them as part of the game and move on. But not many can do that, especially if they are targeted.
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I think a huge percentage of DV here is fuelled by hatred. Some of them do it, because no one would do anything to them and they enjoy making that person feel sad. Some of them hide under the idea that it's the right of expressions and many reasons.
I was targeted a lot, and I can tell firsthand. However, I just wanted to clarify that it doesn't really mean being silenced.
I don't think it is huge, but there are people who enjoy making others feel bad. Sadism is even more prevalent online than offline.
But I don't think they are the majority of the DVs. I'd say the majority come from DV trails, where account holders don't even know who they are downvoting or why.