That does not matter. Each of us on HN has a responsibility to treat each other with respect and civility. If you find you can't do that in a particular circums

That does not matter. Each of us on HN has a responsibility to treat each other with respect and civility. If you find you can't do that in a particular circumstance, refrain from commenting at all. Expressed another way, don't feed the trolls. Flag if you feel appropriate, and move on.