[diolpah]

My understanding of the "civility" standard is whether I would say it in person. My comments do pass this test.

[philwelch]

That's more of a guideline aimed at people who aren't assholes in person.

[diolpah]

Brilliant judgement you've made of someone you don't know. I'm sure this particular instance of incivility will garner you plenty of upvotes, however.

[philwelch]

I'm just taking what you said at face value. If you come on HN, act like an asshole, and go on to say you'd behave the same in person, then the inference is pretty obvious, isn't it?

[mentat]

Because people disagree with whether your approach is acceptable in any case. It's not that hard to understand.