For what it’s worth, I didn’t find the tone of the article unpleasant. As you said, anything less might be a bit boring or dry. The way it’s written now, at lea

For what it’s worth, I didn’t find the tone of the article unpleasant. As you said, anything less might be a bit boring or dry. The way it’s written now, at least to me, comes off as sincere/authentic (in addition to be interesting & informative).