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Re:You can't make C++ not ugly, but you can't not try (2010) by Tallasatree on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @08:51PM (#22429607)
2 people equally confident in their own, completely opposing opinions. Every comment enabled website in a nutshell.
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Re:You can't make C++ not ugly, but you can't not try (2010) by ajna91 on Thursday February 27, 2020 @12:22AM (#22430749)
The real problem is everyone else who pattern-matches confidence with competence and upvotes.
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Re:You can't make C++ not ugly, but you can't not try (2010) by saagarjha on Wednesday February 26, 2020 @11:03PM (#22430329)
I think this transcends comment enabled websites.
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Re:You can't make C++ not ugly, but you can't not try (2010) by rumanator on Thursday February 27, 2020 @02:12AM (#22431322)
> 2 people equally confident in their own, completely opposing opinions.

Also known as a debate.

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Re:You can't make C++ not ugly, but you can't not try (2010) by Ragnarork on Thursday February 27, 2020 @09:37AM (#22433586)
And as long as both are honest and well argued, that's incredibly rich.
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