> On the other side smart people can be quite insecure about their smartness, that they might not be as smart as they think. So correcting others on the interne

> On the other side smart people can be quite insecure about their smartness, that they might not be as smart as they think. So correcting others on the internet might be a way to quieten these insecurities. I've seen these insecurities and many times they had solid ground. Dunning-Krugger effect is widespread.