Why are my threads getting downvotes maliciously

Is there a thing against new users on this website? I tried creating a post and got flooded with people rating it (0/8 what does that even mean??
idk if this is normal or not, but extra clarification would be appreaciated

Hi, I checked your recent posts and you have in fact not been getting down votes. Hop back on your main please.

The downvotes are in your walls clawing to get out