[chris_wot]

So if you are a respected peer, it’s fine to abuse others, because you’ll get away with it?

That way allows for tyrants.

[almost_usual]

If it makes me a better engineer and the feedback is valid sure. If they are attacking my personal beliefs or family that is a different matter.

I’m not saying it’s OK for everyone. If folks are unable to extract the same value that’s fine, find advice from someone else.