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Re:Lisp Machine Manual (1984) by sedachv on Thursday September 07, 2017 @02:46AM (#15189604)
> Yes I have coded with lisp, and I know they use other syntax than just parens... I would argue (again at my peril) that if it was optional in a lisp-style language as well, that would be great.

The reason you are getting downvoted is not just because you are criticizing Lisp, it is also because you are posting a bunch of BS without understanding the difference between a context-free and a context-sensitive language. Please learn some basic parsing theory and then you will understand why your suggestion for a white space sensitive syntax for a homoiconic programming language is nonsense.

Re:Lisp Machine Manual (1984) by leoc on Thursday September 07, 2017 @09:37AM (#15191687)
Well, there was SRFI 49, which wasn't very popular but was supported by Matthias Felleisen.