Depending on the culture you are living in, this can be perceived as either dismissive or respectful.
I was curious enough to browse through the comments of @lexicality to conclude that he is European, so there is a chance that you were considered capable of receiving a direct feedback.
That is, by giving direct feedback, @lexicality showed you respect.
I was curious enough to browse through the comments of @lexicality to conclude that he is European, so there is a chance that you were considered capable of receiving a direct feedback.
That is, by giving direct feedback, @lexicality showed you respect.