I think it's just a difference in attitude. Some people (like myself) prefer to be treated with more respect than a snarky comment. You can attribute that to b

I think it's just a difference in attitude. Some people (like myself) prefer to be treated with more respect than a snarky comment. You can attribute that to being sensitive if you'd like. I think other commenters think more along the lines of, "It's the internet, I'm (sort of) anonymous, if you don't like what I say, T.S." Personally, I think that aside from being rude, the comment in question ignores the fact that the original commenter stated they saw other people receive snarky responses, and after receiving those responses themselves decided they'd rather not be criticized. I think they'd know better whether their life or career require exposure on HN.