Your request that people be more pleasant implies they were being unpleasant. They weren’t, unless you’re Hegseth. As you said, you’re misinterpreting their comment.

I don’t think you know what a non-sequitor is.

At this point I’m dropping out as this is not productive and you’re becoming very combative. It’s a bit ironic considering your request for politeness.

I agree, I was being critical. However, I was trying to do so in a constructive way. It’s obviously not constructive for you.