In fairness, that comment was phrased as "I don't understand this, I'd like to know more" rather than "These guys are clearly making a mistake".
Relevant part from the comment you linked: "My question is if the salt completely stopped all diffusion over the last billion years. Maybe somebody here can answer."
If you don't understand something and say so, you sound far less arrogant and condescending.
Relevant part from the comment you linked: "My question is if the salt completely stopped all diffusion over the last billion years. Maybe somebody here can answer."
If you don't understand something and say so, you sound far less arrogant and condescending.