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Let me clarify what I mean. Zed usually takes this approach: "Here is something that idiot programmers do; let me show you the right way." Half his audience wi
by jpeterson 16y ago
Let me clarify what I mean. Zed usually takes this approach: "Here is something that idiot programmers do; let me show you the right way."
Half his audience will read this and think, "Gee, I don't want to be an idiot--I should continue reading!". The other half will take it as an insult, or just find it to be in bad taste, and put the book down.
A good writer should be able to get across his message without insults.
- zedshaw 16y agoA good writer entertains readers and makes them think while getting his point across. Boring writers try to not offend anyone.
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- sriramk 16y agoThats so true. When I wrote my book, most of my battles with O'Reilly was over 'toning down' of my content. O'Reilly was great to work with but they were a bit worried about offending people. When the book released, it worked out great - people loved it.