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The analogy is completely invalid. Languages with small specifications are easier to learn.

It's sad that the dev, who has done great work, has to spend time defending the C language from critters living under a bridge when it's a fixed element that isn't going to change.



Accusing people who disagree w/ you of being trolls doesn't bolster your argument.


Speaking of weak arguments: that wasn't the basis of the accusation.


People don't argue with a carpenter over what tools were used to build a piece of furniture. It feels like a religious debate.


> Languages with small specifications are easier to learn.

Only if all other things are equal, which they never are.




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