The function and variable namespace difference is a matter of taste to me. I prefer naming my variables lst to having to use #' and funcall, and the extra fuzz

The function and variable namespace difference is a matter of taste to me. I prefer naming my variables lst to having to use #' and funcall, and the extra fuzz that hygienic macros bring is generally not a very big problem once macros become complex enough. What CL brings over scheme is a fantastic object system. The Scheme copies are half-assed in comparison, especially considering how well-integrated CLOS is.