Note to some of us:

Some coders are childish and uncivil, as if what we're doing in this business is so darn important that shaming others is justified when we're even mildly annoyed.

You may disagree with someone. You may feel that they have stupidly blundered into the path of your high-speed expertise. But ask yourself:

• Are they a bad person?

• Have you never done something stupid?

• Have you appreciated a helping hand?

We live in a world where some people murder other people over their beliefs. If someone has so much in common with you as to ask you a question, even if it's not a very smart question, do they deserve to be slammed? If you were asking, would you deserve it?