[philk]

Because unless you're equally successful "this guy was a tool" comes across as poorly concealed envy. If you're going to trash someone who's way more successful than you are, use specifics and acknowledge his positive characteristics as well.

[gnaritas]

Not everyone defines success in terms of dollars. Many people make less money than they could because they're unwilling to comprise their morals or do things they feel take advantage of other people. There are plenty of rich douchebags, and you don't need money to point out that they're douchebags.

[gnosis]

Apparently, being rich is some kind of virtue that excuses one's other failings. How admirable.

[FlemishBeeCycle]

Obviously I have no data other than anecdotal evidence to support this claim, however, I would conjecture that the personality traits that lend themselves to acquiring wealth quickly at a young age, may also engender development of bullish personal decorum.

[mos1]

So do we all need to include our net worth on our profile page now?

Frankly, I'd prefer if our comments stood on their own merits (or lack thereof), but perhaps you've hit upon the next social media craze. Instead of simply using karma scores, we could multiply one's karma by the amount of currency tracked in their covestor account.

[rortian]

Do you think that when you attack someone that has been less fortunate than you that you don't have to use specifics or identify positive characteristics?