[eesmith]

> "argues against the TONE of the communication! during a fairly ordinary technical discussion of language implementation.

The LWN piece says "Guido van Rossum, who loudly objected to Shapiro's tone, which was condescending, he said".

That sounds appropriate.

In your experience, do most people presenting an 'ordinary technical discussion' use a condescending tone? If so, I'm glad I don't work in your organization.

Otherwise, when should people complain when speaker is disparaging most of the people in the audience, even if accidentally?

[mistrial9]

"Guido van Rossum, who loudly objected to Shapiro's tone, which was condescending, he said" yes, appropriate -and- appreciated