> If you can train yourself to put the constant first, you can train yourself to use the right operator. Right... that's assuming you work solo. In that case,

> If you can train yourself to put the constant first, you can train yourself to use the right operator. Right... that's assuming you work solo. In that case, you might as well be using some higher level language and sidestep the whole issue. Most C programmers out there work in teams, in long lived projects... that means teams with rotation of personnel. This is a fuckup waiting to happen. I get you guys do not like axes, and it is really Ok. But forgive me if I am skeptical of your axe redesigns until the day you actually go out and do a full hour of wood chopping with that fancy bastard sword of yours.