> unless your point is that one should have respect for the potential experience of everyone one encounters on HN, which is fair.

Yes, that is my point.

And I think it should also apply especially to the article authors, who are all too often disrespected and dismissed.

> Please let people challenge experts - its important to our community, after all.

Of course. But challenge them intelligently not dismissively.

> Never accept technical management from someone who can't do your job.

Well, I'm self-employed, so. ;-)

On the other hand, I made more money when I worked for someone else, so that's a big tradeoff.