No they're not mate, it's just you. I've read the guidelines (thanks for helpfully linking them). I see this on HN, people infer offense and cite the book rather than engage.

By not highlighting what you found "snarky" your response is a definitional "shallow dismissal". I see you just "picked the most provocative thing to complain about". Not a lot of being "kind" either.

So you know what would also be great? If you held yourself to the standards you're keen to police around here.