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> Since you are obviously an expert in programming language design, I am curious to know, what programming languages have you designed?
> Any language can be abused or used in styles that are difficult to read or maintain.
These were three classic fallacies in a row.
As to the second one (ad hominem demands of authority): an in argument, it is never classy.
That being said:
> "Put down your programmer's card" -- very uncalled for.
That was meant as a joke but I can see that it might deservedly cause offense. And so I rescind it and apologize.
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> Since you are obviously an expert in programming language design, I am curious to know, what programming languages have you designed?
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> Any language can be abused or used in styles that are difficult to read or maintain.
These were three classic fallacies in a row.
As to the second one (ad hominem demands of authority): an in argument, it is never classy.
That being said:
> "Put down your programmer's card" -- very uncalled for.
That was meant as a joke but I can see that it might deservedly cause offense. And so I rescind it and apologize.