[echelon]

> The person you're responding to does not seem upset to me.

I don't think we're reading this the same.

To quote OP,

>> I was distracted by the generally smug tone of it.

The definition of "smug":

> smug /sməɡ/ adjective. having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

> contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent.

This is why I responded. If you don't like the tone of the article, you don't need to suggest that the author has a superiority complex.

> And the personal jab just isn't necessary.

"smug" is a personal jab. I didn't make one.