OK, but of course no-one is forcing anyone to anything. You are completely free to not partake in the silly programming exercises, as there are plenty of altern

OK, but of course no-one is forcing anyone to anything. You are completely free to not partake in the silly programming exercises, as there are plenty of alternatives out there for your enjoyment. You could even buy a book, in cash, disconnect your computer from the Internet and satisfy your programming desires in absolute privacy and anonymity. I, for one, have no problem with the site's requirements, and find it quite enjoyable. Happy Holidays.