[workethics]

So, in earnest, I don't see what the parent comment said that deserves them to be called an asshole. I actually see you calling them an asshole as much more rude than anything they said.

I figure there's some social implication that I'm missing. Would you mind breaking down the thought process for your reply?

[jgwil2]

Not GP, but the "as well" in that comment could be seen to imply that GP is a mediocre engineer, and OP is as well.

[bwship]

That sentence is grammatically incorrect. But even if meaning this, calling him an a-hole is a bit harsh, especially for HN.