Unicode [was Re: Cult-like behaviour]
Rhodri James
rhodri at kynesim.co.uk
Mon Jul 16 16:16:34 EDT 2018
On 16/07/18 20:58, Terry Reedy wrote:
> On 7/16/2018 1:27 PM, Jim Lee wrote:
>
>> 90% of the world *is* "beneath my notice" when it comes to programming
>> for myself. I really don't care if that's not PC enough for you.
>>
>> Had you actually read my words with *intent* rather than *reaction*,
>> you would notice that I suggested the *option* of turning off
>> Unicode. I didn't say get *rid* of Unicode. I didn't say make it
>> *harder* to use Unicode. Once again - reaction rather than reading.
>>
>> Obviously, the most vocal representatives of the Python community are
>> too sensitive about their language to enable rational discussion.
>
> My empirical observation is that the more abrasive posters get rewarded
> with more response, while my attempts to engage in rational discussion,
> without ad hominems, gets less.
I wouldn't disagree with you. Fortunately Jim has pulled the "storming
off in a huff rather than answer a question anyone actually asked"
defence, so we can go back to debating about important things like how
to spell assignment expressions.
Oh wait... :-)
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Rhodri James *-* Kynesim Ltd
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