The common theme in popular programming languages. Start simple and gradually add complexity until matches C++/Java, then gradually lose appeal. Common Lisp wi

The common theme in popular programming languages. Start simple and gradually add complexity until matches C++/Java, then gradually lose appeal. Common Lisp with MOP seems to be in better place. It seems complex at first, but that's all there is. Users can grow the language to match their need. No need for language steering councils.