> I certainly don't mean to offend you, but a phrase like "your replies are unwelcome" doesn't take away others' right to respond in a public forum (imagine if it could!), and doesn't change my responsibility to correct the record when people make false statements about how HN functions.

Dang, I think we disagree on what “correcting the record” entails, or what even is “correct.” I also don’t appreciate the continued downvotes I’m getting in these discussions with you. I just want you to know personally that your responses towards me are unwelcome.