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Re:Rust as a gateway drug to Haskell by chongli on Wednesday June 14, 2017 @07:38AM (#14551996)
it isn't completely wrong

It may get some of the facts right, but the tone is completely wrong. Cynicism is just a step or two away from nihilism. It's far, far easier to destroy than it is to create. The world needs more creators, not destroyers.

Re:Rust as a gateway drug to Haskell by notheguyouthink on Wednesday June 14, 2017 @08:48AM (#14552305)
> Cynicism is just a step or two away from nihilism. It's far, far easier to destroy than it is to create. The world needs more creators, not destroyers.

Totally off topic:

Such a simple thing to say, but I thank you for it. I often want to do good, and spent time thinking about the problems in the world and how my path might help them, but I know that I am a massive cynic in many areas. Politics being a big one.

I have always agreed with your statement about creators vs destroyers, but nevertheless I've been a loud cynic. I need to reign that in. Thank you.

Re:Rust as a gateway drug to Haskell by douche on Wednesday June 14, 2017 @10:44AM (#14553077)
We need more people creating the right things, and more people destroying the wrong things and baggage that we've overburdened ourselves with.

Cynicism is a self-defense mechanism.