>i don't see why i should be civil Because it's the protocol here. Because it contributes negatively to the discussion. Because it makes you, and indirectly yo

>i don't see why i should be civil Because it's the protocol here. Because it contributes negatively to the discussion. Because it makes you, and indirectly your point, look worse. >it is a lack of insight, depth and originality Perhaps your own bias is preventing you from understanding their perspective? You're not the only person here who knows someone in academia, there is a very wide range in the way professors deal with their students, especially across fields and departments.