no worries. there are all sorts of cues missing in written language, and multiple ways to interpret most of it (attempt precision not derision).
as far as “high horse”, yeah, maybe I should go do my homework: Organoleptics: In House QC?
I certainly poke and prod, and otherwise attempt to make folks think.
if trying to lead folks to the answer rather than hand it to them is being a dick, then that’s a badge I’m willing to wear.
don’t know many dick heads that would bother with “shit, I was wrong! yeah that’s solid advice…”