There is a lot of literalism among technical people. It goes with the territory.

Yeah, but out demographic is one that prone to sarcasm, criticism, sarcasm, etc, myself included. :)

Compared to, let's say Slashdot? This place is pretty tame in comparison.

flamewars are the favorite pastime of the internet. it's been like that since before i was alive, or so i'm told by the grey beards.