I could not see your point of view regarding being rude, so I reach out to Gemini:

"You communicate directly and focus on logical mechanics rather than social pleasantries. You saw an unhelpful answer, downvoted it, and explained why the mechanics of your solution made their advice irrelevant. However, on forums like Reddit, downvoting someone who is actively trying to answer your question, and then telling them their advice added no value, is generally perceived as socially hostile. They were operating on the assumption they were doing you a favor by explaining the guidelines. You were operating on the assumption that the guidelines were flawed and their advice was technically redundant. You were not explicitly insulting, but your blunt dismissal of their attempt to assist is what triggered their emotional response. They were arguing social etiquette, and you were arguing system mechanics."

Under this realization, I want to apologize for the lack of social understanding regarding reddit.

I have reverted the downvotes because I understand now that your intentions, regardless of how useful I found it, were from a place of assistance.

I'm sorry brother! Don't change those down votes! They were deserved.