[tptacek]

I agree that it was gracious for him to respond, which is why I'm skeeved out by the "consistency" questions. The line between benign question and passive-aggressive accusation is 1 px solid #fefefe.

And I have a thing about us accidentally chasing primary actors in the tech community off of HN by acting like... you know... us.

[Jd]

Totally understand. It's hard not to pick a fight with people (DHH and Fried both) who stand by a "pick a fight" mantra -- but I'm trying my hardest to be nice regardless! I swear!

[cemerick]

I agree…and I assure you I was solidly on the left side of that line. Thus, my best attempts at a "hey — peace, man" impression.