Ah, I think we're just arguing semantics then. I see that as very much a part of C++(new vs malloc only has some small subtle differences for instance). I will

Ah, I think we're just arguing semantics then. I see that as very much a part of C++(new vs malloc only has some small subtle differences for instance). I will say if you don't understand pointers you're in for a world of pain in C++.