That sounds more like the second conversation.

Maybe I didn't see the closing of your conversation in context.

I think your justification was a bit of a head spinner, it was for me. If I remember rightly they thanked you and just went away.

For me, it was a memorable high watermark for SN.

Yup, that's definitively ironic.

Bitman

Ironically, I think I revealed that information in a very irritating "conversation" with an obnoxious political partisan. However, there was subsequently a civil conversation where it was discussed, which is probably what you're thinking of.

Undisciplined

How could the dynamics of Stacker News change when it gets more popular?

Yes, I remember how @Undisciplined was questioned about his veganism and was amazed at the questions and his great answer as to why he became a vegan.

We do get a lot of critical (in the good sense) thought here - a real step up from everyday life.

That's why I like it - it can't help but up your game.