Re:Notes on Programming in C (1989)
by yohanatan on Sunday May 11, 2014 @02:29PM
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Maybe you need someone to believe in. Stronger minds decide for themselves (interestingly enough which is the advice given by Rob in the intro of this article).
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Re:Notes on Programming in C (1989)
by icantthinkofone on Sunday May 11, 2014 @03:19PM
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A strong mind listens to others who may be smarter than themselves and have more experience and doesn't worry about who the stronger mind is.
I think you've merely re-stated my point. A strong, independent mind makes determinations on ideas objectively without respect to the sources of those ideas.
And, I find Rob Pike completely unimpressive. I would suggest that you find other folks smarter than yourself (and preferably smarter than Rob as well) to blindly follow (if that is your thing).
Re:Notes on Programming in C (1989)
by icantthinkofone on Sunday May 11, 2014 @11:28PM
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And now you've just proven my point.
I think you're confused. What is your point exactly? This whole discussion has been about how your original post was a baseless appeal to authority (which you still seem intent to make). My point is merely: if that is your sort of thing, then you can find someone better than Rob Pike to fill the role. How is this in any way the same point that you yourself are making?