I think it's more he (the article) is saying fuck to an idea, not a flesh and blood person (as when responding to a comment). Also, it is possible to have civi

I think it's more he (the article) is saying fuck to an idea, not a flesh and blood person (as when responding to a comment). Also, it is possible to have civil debate around a profanity riddled article. That's what this site is trying to achieve.