it's totally fair that you don't wanna fall on the sword for dummies, and you're defi not obligated to. ig im also just more scared if people like you stop saying things, especially around devs, that things could go down a really bad path. someone has to be the asshole or this place is fucked

and i also wouldn't under-estimate the impact you have on lurkers. people that are stupid and vocal and likely to remain that way but there are also lot of people that won't say anything and