Why was this meta question which has 2 excellent and comprehensive answers closed?

[Against the evidence or experience requirement](https://interpersonal.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/1264/against-the-evidence-or-experience-requirement)

OP may be arguing against both evidence and experience, and many members may disagree, but is that any reason to **close** a meta question?

The close reason says:

This question does not appear to be about Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange or the software that powers the Stack Exchange network, within the scope defined in the help center.

OP is clearly discussing the type of evidence on which an answer must be based at Interpersonal.SE -- most members would agree it should be either personal experience or a valid reference, while OP says it needs to be only 'common sense.' You can disagree with OP but this is basically a discussion about the guidelines for writing a credible answer.

How is that *'not about Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange or the software that powers the Stack Exchange network?'*

Does 5 downvotes on a meta question equate to 5 close votes?

I quote the most valid comment against closure in the whole discussion:

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