I don't think the sarcasm is warranted. It has been established that by putting your own work on the Internet, you are opening yourself up to be scrutinised by potential employers, therefore it is essential to present yourself in the best light possible.
Good technical writing structure, alongside grammar and spelling is also is a hallmark of professionalism, a good skill to hone for career progression.
> it forces me to cross my t's, and dot my i's
In open source you are supposed to cross the i's and dot the t's. /s