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We have both clearly broken the civility rule and I apologize for my part in it, but if someone chooses to identify themselves I don't see how it's uncivil to a

We have both clearly broken the civility rule and I apologize for my part in it, but if someone chooses to identify themselves I don't see how it's uncivil to address them by name. Indeed, I see it done fairly regularly here on HN.

dang 10y ago
It was clearly intended as an attack in this case, and that's not ok, regardless of how wrong the other person is.
- delazeur 10y ago
  It was not an attack. Being addressed by name is a natural consequence of telling people your name.