Yes, when people have been over-ridden in the past, they can believe they are served by trying to overpower others or 'win' and unnecessarily seek catharsis through engineering conflicts. At the same time, it's understandable that people get upset when it is the downvoter who is behaving this way. The more we understand the energy/intent/psychology involved, the more chance there is for balance!
RE: Understanding Downvotes on Hive and How to Respond Constructively