CCoyote said:
Not really. Who are you hugging?

Not hugging, just embracing for the impact of downvotes

VariableY said:
Not hugging, just embracing for the impact of downvotes

I think the word you're looking for is "bracing". To "embrace" means to hold close or hug, while to "brace" means to prepare or plant firmly. You "brace for impact" to prepare for it.

VariableY said:
embracing for the impact of downvotes

🤔 is this some kind of joke?