@ahfodder Ignoring the way ya1 phrased his feedback, all of what he said is good advice if you want to start improving your character. Retaliation by endgame is heavily dependent on getting good gear for the bulk of your damage bonuses as Stupid_Dragon wrote a guide on.
Like tqFan said, I doubt his advice was meant to be offensive as you’re asking experts for help and received some hints. If you take issue with it, all I can say is to try grow a thicker skin while you’re on internet forums, at the least he didn’t outright insult you 