On: Thumbs Down for Clojure

[michaelneale]

It is interesting, how if someone doesn't like something they seem to see it as their mission to make sure no one else uses it? (or it appears that way, what I think it really means is self promotion, and its easier to tear down then build up when building your profile in public).

[zcrar70 → michaelneale]

they seem to see it as their mission to make sure no one else uses it

I don't think they necessarily do - they're just saying what they think, but then other people read it and get annoyed (justifiably.)

That's the thing with blogs, the entire world can hear your opinion, and sometimes it would have been better if they didn't.

[michaelneale → zcrar70]

hahahah - yes, so true.

Actually in this article, when I re-read it, I think it is written in a sort of ironic/fun tone.

Although I love clojure, I understand the disappointment in not being "lisp all the way down" - there is something satisfying about the purity of that approach, if it is practical. Maybe one day...