It doesn't seem like anyone is taking the position here that C is flawless. Rather, the question is, given both its flaws and its ubitquity, is it acceptable t

It doesn't seem like anyone is taking the position here that C is flawless. Rather, the question is, given both its flaws and its ubitquity, is it acceptable to trade off developer head-wall interactions for the possibility of high performance. The only winning move is not to play. (with C)