[augustnagro]

Although he may have simple meant "presume ignorance, not malice," the wording used was very derogatory.

I do not doubt that Americans on average are less educated on international affairs than other Western countries. But arguing that a factually incorrect comment about Turkish headwear on HN (by a user of unknown nationality) is a result of broader "American ignorance" is meaningless.

Furthermore, I believe m00dy's response was accurate and fair. If he viewed every incorrect comment about Turkish culture as written by an American "puppy," I doubt he would have commented, and no one would have learned anything.

[jfoutz]

> Although he may have simple meant "presume ignorance, not malice," the wording used was very derogatory.

Indeed it was. after a few hours i realize i came off as a jerk. My apologies to you and anyone else i may have offended.

[augustnagro]

No problem; I think the issue was just wording.