Sorry you feel that way but nobody is talking about intellectual superiority. That's your projection. This isn't about being nice and I'm not here to make you feel good.

If you fall for the emotional propaganda of the Knots people, that's gonna be only your problem. Bitcoin doesn't run on emotions or etiquette, it runs on raw numbers. There is no nice way to say this but Bitcoin doesn't care. Better to get used to that.

That being said, I will never belittle anyone who doesn't understand complex issues about Bitcoin. It took me years of studying and working on Bitcoin to start to understand its intricacies and dynamics, its monetary properties and incentive structures. I strongly believe that being a good, kind, and patient person is one of the most important things in life.

However, I will not tolerate attacks from the angry mob or any form of aggressive behavior towards me or the people I support. Play foul and you can expect an appropriate response. I'm not a politician, I don't need anyone's sympathy. I will also not tolerate attacks on Bitcoin and the ideals it's built on. When I see a concerted effort to undermine Bitcoin, its ecosystem, and the people who tirelessly work on it, expect resistance.