Like I said, contact dang, or any other HN user you trust, and ask for their opinion on this 'gaslighting', on the meaning of quoting another HN user, that you

Like I said, contact dang, or any other HN user you trust, and ask for their opinion on this 'gaslighting', on the meaning of quoting another HN user, that you believe to be happening. If they confirm your view then post it here, because I think many passing readers would be curious in seeing it too.