I wouldn’t call it obnoxious, it’s just pointing out that they are using terms that don’t align with what they stated. If nobody ever mentioned the difference, how can they ever learn? Not saying everyone needs “taught” but it really didn’t seem malicious like you seem to believe
The person that replied to you is probably being scientific-literal and obnoxious. I understood what you meant just fine. :}
I wouldn’t call it obnoxious, it’s just pointing out that they are using terms that don’t align with what they stated. If nobody ever mentioned the difference, how can they ever learn? Not saying everyone needs “taught” but it really didn’t seem malicious like you seem to believe