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I didn't ignore it, I just interpret it differently as in, "I don't need to do this unusual stuff everyone does without a calculator". Calling something weird doesn't necessarily mean it's off-color or that it's a trait the other person has. In my use case, weird just means unexpected or counterintuitive, and maybe complex enough that I can't bother with describing it properly. I know because I use it that way too. Weird doesn't have to mean a third eye on your face every time. I mean, doing the weird math thing is taught in school as a strategy.
I do want to mention that it's not the first time I see a visceral reaction to a passing comment. I usually see this from marginalized groups, and I can assure you, both Kolanki and I are part of those too. And knowing his long comment history, I sincerely doubt he meant anyone is weird as shit.
And even if it's a bit thought-policey, how does that warrant calling someone a fascist and going off on them like that? That's also a bit weird (as in odd).