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I don't value contempt. I don't think that contempt is strongly associated with programming or computer science. I would consider that to be a problem. I can't

I don't value contempt. I don't think that contempt is strongly associated with programming or computer science. I would consider that to be a problem. I can't condone the expression of contempt in the public discourse related to computer science. I do not typically have much free money for donations, but I would on principle refuse to financially support contempt. I would wonder that anyone would consider that a positive trait. I certainly think that this attitude would discourage newcomers to the field, and I think it's worth working to promote a different image and mindset.

emmanueloga_ 8y ago
I'm not suggesting that you support "contempt", but the person behind the writings, and only if you enjoy the writing style. Also, Xah also has all sorts of other documents were he carefully tries to avoid the mistakes he criticizes in other documents, and were contempt is not the main driver. I'm sure he spent countless hours writing those materials and he's made those documents available for absolutely free! [1] The best intellectual and artistic endeavors are deeply flavored by the emotions of their authors, which gives the works a measure of authenticity. I personally can appreciate that, the same way I can also appreciate a lot of forms of dark humor. Also, I'm OK with others not sharing that appreciation. 1: http://xahlee.info/comp/comp_lang_tutorials_index.html http://xahlee.info/comp/comp_lang_tutorials_index.html