At least my original comment started from a point of reference. There's nothing in theshrike79's response that is of any value to improving the conversation, so why should they not be called out for it? Isn't that a part of HN's approach? I've been called out for it (rightfully) many times.
The fact that you don't think I realize what I did is also rather entertaining. Thanks for mansplaining, though! I was lost until you saved me.
Could have just moved on, but here we are now still wallowing in our own filth. The fact you realised and didn't just adds to the irony.