What I gave was an example, and looks like you're upset about it.
Please keep in mind that while itsoktocry, itsnotoktosnark at HN [0].
However, language is both subjective and culture dependent (plus, words doesn’t carry tone and sound). If somebody asks the same question the same way in my native language to my face, it’s not only snarky, but it’s rude (and mildly offensive depending on the context).
I don’t think I’m expected to know the all possible cultural styles, and take anything and everything kindly and politely, all day, every day.
Henceforth, I tone matched the comment according to my perception. I might be correct or wrong according some dominant discussion culture here, and people may perceive me the snarkier one according to their cultures. I can’t judge them, but this doesn’t change the fact that the style of question is rude on my side, and I have the right to respond equally (to my perception).
Normally I’m a much softer person and don’t write sharp comments, so that one is an exception.
Lastly I’ll be posting a research tome on caffeine addiction/withdrawal to the person who asked, so you might one to follow that thread too.
Have a nice day :)
Likewise have a nice day, and thanks for the tip on the research tome! I'm definitely interested to see it :-)
Was this research similar to you drawing conclusions about nicotine based on the handful of your friends that vape?