I think Manhattanization, which I would interpret as buildings taller than ten stories, makes sense in SOMA, the area north of downtown Market Street, and a few other similar locations. I think such buildings would be out of place in most other parts of the city.

I totally agree

But I think that six-story buildings would make perfect sense throughout the city.

I agree with this aside from "throughout the city" which to me implies every single block, street, etc. Correct me if I'm reading this wrong.

As I said in the slideshow, some of the most beloved, walkable cities in Europe are filled with six-story buildings -- not just on the major boulevards, but throughout the areas in between as well.

I'm very familiar with European cities myself. They also like their historical buildings and I don't see them razing pretty tudors in St Francis Wood to put up an apartment building. In fact, some European government will help pay for the cost of maintenance for owners of historical buildings so they won't get sold, razed, and turned into apartment buildings.

Seriously though. How much time have you spend driving deep into St Francis Wood? Innocent question. It is such a lovely and historical neighborhood. Is there no room to preserve something like that as part of the overall the solution.

I'm having trouble seeing what part of that you find to be hypocritical; could you rephrase it as a sentence along the lines of, "You expect or demand that other people _________, whereas you yourself do the opposite"?

I'll retract that statement as I'm not trying to be a dick and was likely a bit frustrated. But it seems like you indicated that 10+ story buildings would not be appropriate in some areas, but aren't willing to entertain the idea that 6 story buildings might not be appropriate in some areas too. That is the part that seems a bit off.