Would you all please stop? This subthread is off-topic, uncivil, and embarrassing.

We all understand the seduction of internet spats, but on HN we're trying for at least a little higher discussion quality. We need everyone to pitch in with that.

My apologies. I was frustrated at claims that I was saying the opposite of what I intended, and when attempts to clarify backfired it fueled a desire to try harder to resolve the misunderstanding. I was out of line a few times because of that frustration.

Learning to temper that is difficult for me, as I'm not always the best communicator, but I value clear communication highly.