[cbs]

No, it's because you're splitting hairs when the message was obvious. They used 'height' not 'elevation', and it is common knowledge that the Empire State (Building) was once the tallest building in the world.

[awarzzkktsyfj]

'building' is not optional.

[knieveltech]

Your burning karma thinks otherwise. Go find another hill to die on.

[mtogo]

From http://ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html :

Be civil. Don't say things you wouldn't say in a face to face conversation.

[awarzzkktsyfj]

my username is 'awarzzkktsyfj'