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According to logic, this quote "yeah - the C++ bits were clearly written by someone who doesn't know the language well. I'd be careful about using this code in

According to logic, this quote "yeah - the C++ bits were clearly written by someone who doesn't know the language well. I'd be careful about using this code in production." is a personal attack. I get offended by this, personally. When I get offended, personally, I answer how ever I see fit. Thank you, you will be missed. I don't know what to do without you.

ddlerk 10y ago
That's the kind of stuff that he is talking about... The snark and sarcasm makes you look incredibly incompetent, and I don't want to touch your code because of it (after all, if you are part of my dependency chain, then you have the ability to sneak in updates, and if you can't even be civil in a comment thread, how do I know you won't attack me through code?).
k__ 10y ago
Hey man, don't let them troll you. When reading your comments and code on the web, it seems like you're really an awesome dev, but you give in to hate comments by such people too easily.
FilterSweep 10y ago
It has been said posting code on HN a literal "Trial By Fire", But reading the comments in this thread this has gone overboard....to the point I, as a casual observer, had to say something. I agree, "clearly written by someone who doesn't know the language well", _IS_ a direct attack on the developer and not the code. And I couldn't comprehend the mental gymnastics it would take to explain otherwise. There is a major difference between: "Why did you implement your own Queue here?" and "This guy doesn't understand C++. Don't use his code." Don't let them win by giving into replying with a "Redditor" form of rebuttal filled with snark.
vvanders 10y ago
You obviously have strong options about this. That said let me offer you a bit of advice. I don't care how good your code/framework is if you blow up on just a minor bit of criticism. This is a great example where some comments in code could help teach people who don't know better. Long gone are the days where the solo programmer could make important software without interacting with the rest of the outside world. Knowing when to check your ego at the door is just as important as getting the technical bits right.
toomim 10y ago
I agree, the original post was an attack. But then you attacked back. Now you're both mudslinging uglyshit. Also, your work looks good. I want to use it.
dang 10y ago
Welcome to Hacker News; I'm a moderator here. The comment that provoked you was rude and dismissive and the sort of thing we ask people not to post. That said, the guidelines here ask you to remain civil even when someone else is uncivil and/or wrong. That's an important rule that we all have to abide by—though it's a challenge, especially when one's own work is being discussed—because otherwise the discussion quality will rapidly deteriorate. So please either make substantive neutral replies if you can, or don't post anything until you can.

ddlerk 10y ago

That's the kind of stuff that he is talking about... The snark and sarcasm makes you look incredibly incompetent, and I don't want to touch your code because of it (after all, if you are part of my dependency chain, then you have the ability to sneak in updates, and if you can't even be civil in a comment thread, how do I know you won't attack me through code?).

k__ 10y ago

Hey man, don't let them troll you. When reading your comments and code on the web, it seems like you're really an awesome dev, but you give in to hate comments by such people too easily.

FilterSweep 10y ago

It has been said posting code on HN a literal "Trial By Fire", But reading the comments in this thread this has gone overboard....to the point I, as a casual observer, had to say something. I agree, "clearly written by someone who doesn't know the language well", _IS_ a direct attack on the developer and not the code. And I couldn't comprehend the mental gymnastics it would take to explain otherwise. There is a major difference between: "Why did you implement your own Queue here?" and "This guy doesn't understand C++. Don't use his code." Don't let them win by giving into replying with a "Redditor" form of rebuttal filled with snark.

vvanders 10y ago

You obviously have strong options about this. That said let me offer you a bit of advice. I don't care how good your code/framework is if you blow up on just a minor bit of criticism. This is a great example where some comments in code could help teach people who don't know better. Long gone are the days where the solo programmer could make important software without interacting with the rest of the outside world. Knowing when to check your ego at the door is just as important as getting the technical bits right.

toomim 10y ago

I agree, the original post was an attack. But then you attacked back. Now you're both mudslinging uglyshit. Also, your work looks good. I want to use it.

dang 10y ago

Welcome to Hacker News; I'm a moderator here. The comment that provoked you was rude and dismissive and the sort of thing we ask people not to post. That said, the guidelines here ask you to remain civil even when someone else is uncivil and/or wrong. That's an important rule that we all have to abide by—though it's a challenge, especially when one's own work is being discussed—because otherwise the discussion quality will rapidly deteriorate. So please either make substantive neutral replies if you can, or don't post anything until you can.