Sometimes it's good to ask. One may get additional context that way. And if that happens, it's a good thing.

Hi, this is HN. It's perfectly reasonable to ask for sources. There isn't any need to be so hostile.

Depends on the context. The OP, IMO, was being passive-aggressive, almost incredulous.

As I said, every time anything comes up about Asahi, it is guaranteed that at least two threads will occur. This and comment about the vTuber. At this point - 2 years after the project began - it adds little value to the conversation, to the extent that the project lead, who was previously very active here, doesn’t contribute anymore.