The SmallTalk I was taught (Pharo) was written very much in this style:

Test first, send a messages to objects, or inject something smarter.

... and I loved it. Talking to a living thing via messages felt a lot like Erlang or Lisp. I don't get that vibe from Java/C#, despite similarities.

I should probably pick up SmallTalk again. Any recommendations?

Any recommendations for what?

> > I should probably pick up SmallTalk again. Any recommendations?

I don’t want to assume your reply was intended to be rude. I think they’re asking for recommendations on anything that might help/guide them picking up SmallTalk again.

If that was the question; my recommendation would be first find something in the world you want to effect, and then what you need from technology to succeed.

My goodness I quoted the question, it’s not ambiguous. They were looking for directed advice. Clearly. Don’t be a jerk. You don’t have to provide advice but you don’t have to be mean about dismissing the request either.

Wow.

First you imply my question was rude, and then you call me a jerk, and then you call me mean.

I did not dismiss the request, I gave a recommendation.

That was the question. You often comment about SmallTalk here on HN, so I figured that perhaps you had any learning resources as you previously pointed out that I might have things mixed up.

In this case, I would want to learn more just for the fun of it, like learning to play an instrument, holding off effecting the world for now.

Hi Fredrik, if you're based in Europe or America I would suggest joining one of the online UK Smalltalk User Group meetings and have a chat with us. You can check out our website or drop us an email - details are in our profile.

As a matter of history, I have some experience with Smalltalk.

The first Smalltalk implementation I used was bought because I had already implemented a proof-of-concept prototype on a spreadsheet (Lotus 123 iirc).

As-it-happens I have no experience with Smalltalk-as-a-hobby.