[danieltillett]

It is good advice to treat recruiters with respect. All too often on HN I see an attitude of contempt shown towards recruiters (and HR in general).

[tl]

That contempt is earned from a history of doing things that make articles like this one necessary.

[danieltillett]

I agree, but there is nothing to be gained personally from doing so. It is like being rude or contemptuous to your waiter.