To be honest I'd probably interpret them as being antagonistic if the same statements were directed at me (and quoting never helps either) but I think if you ta

To be honest I'd probably interpret them as being antagonistic if the same statements were directed at me (and quoting never helps either) but I think if you take a charitable interpretation it doesn't read that way. I think it's just a direct/technical challenge/debate sort of reply and it's really easy to read into those when you're on the receiving end of them.