That comment is in no way 6th grade level writing.<p>I think calling clear and understandable writing for &quot;anti-intellectual&quot; is the stupidest thing I have heard in a long time.<p>I agree with your sentiment that writings rich in vocabulary can be a &quot;fun obstacle course&quot; but if you have an actual message you want to convey, it is usually not a good idea to hide it behind an obstacle course.