Pro-tip: If you don't understand or want more clarification, just ask. If you disagree, say why. It's not hard, and usually effective. Skip all the other BS

Pro-tip: If you don't understand or want more clarification, just ask. If you disagree, say why. It's not hard, and usually effective. Skip all the other BS. If tptacek or anyone else wants to speak in Zen koans and leave it up to motivated readers to figure out what he meant, so be it. No one owes anyone anything here, and you should think of it as a chance to sharpen your research and investigative skills. But seriously, omit the entitlement and drama. It's the last thing HN needs.