#What goes where?
17-Feb-88 00:54:17
Sb: #109456-#What goes where?
Fm: John Draper 76703,4322
To: Richard Rae/SYSOP 76703,4253
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Again, perhaps I generalize too much. It's only because that has been my
experience. When I am asked what I don't like about M2, I will mention the
need for capitalization of keywords or the fact that you can't
preinitialize variables as part of the declaration. When these things are
pointed out to me, i don't leap into a kee-jerk defense and insist that
these things are good for me. Someone earlier in this thread spoke about
insecurity in choice of language. To me, the reaction of most C afficinados
to having flaws pointed out shows a lot of insecurity. It's as if there is
something that prevents them from saying "Yes, that's bad, but…".
If you honestly disagree with, for examle, my contention that a language
should either check types all the time or not at all, then tell me the
reason for your disagreement. If you honestly think that this is not an
example of inconsistency, I welcome your interpretation of what it is. It
will be a welcome change from the usual arguments I hear from the majority
of C programmers.