C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013)

Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by blub on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @09:45AM (#16274186)

You can assure us based on what? If you have insider knowledge or particular credentials please share.

So far it looks like you're ranting.

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by carapace on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @11:50AM (#16275233)

http://www.walterbright.com/

> Walter Bright is the creator and first implementer of the D programming language and has implemented compilers for several other languages. He's an expert in all areas of compiler technology, including front ends, optimizers, code generation, interpreter engines and runtime libraries. Walter regularly writes articles about compilers and programming, is known for engaging and informative presentations, and provides training in compiler development techniques. Many are surprised to discover that Walter is also the creator of the wargame Empire, which is still popular today over 30 years after its debut.

Granted it's his own site, but uh, seems legit..?

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by blub on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @12:24PM (#16275508)

Thanks, but my reply was for notacoward. Unfortunately I can't edit or delete it any more.

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by carapace on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @05:45PM (#16278244)

Oh, er, sorry about that.

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by ska on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @09:49AM (#16274215)

  "I can assure you this is not true at all."

Was quoted, not the user you are replying to.

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by pdpi on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @10:53AM (#16274756)

He assures us based on him being Walter Bright. That’s good enough for me.

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by kbenson on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @11:15AM (#16274944)

Walter Bright's response is the parent of the comment in question. This one seems aimed towards the top level commentor's response, which advanced from the pained venting in the first comment (which I understand and can sympathize with) to a much more assertive tone.

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by pdpi on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @11:31AM (#16275092)

From context, the comment I was responding to seemed attached to the wrong parent and seemed aimed at Walter's comment instead.

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Re:C++ and the Culture of Complexity (2013) by blub on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @12:14PM (#16275439)

Yes, sorry for the confusion. On mobile the final sentence in the quote looked like it actually belonged to notacoward.

My comment was aimed at notacoward.

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