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So, you're calling people "childish", yet you're the one tossing out coarse language, then dismissing people with trite memes like "cool story bro"? In a commun

So, you're calling people "childish", yet you're the one tossing out coarse language, then dismissing people with trite memes like "cool story bro"? In a community that prides itself on its etiquette, meme-free nature, and other forms of maturity, no less? Yep, you lack self-awareness.

xd 14y ago
Back up there EvilTerran. Let's take a couple of steps back in this thread. I originally took issue with the OP because his piece was nothing short of a rant. I've spent the last 11+ years of my professional life developing with PHP. So I expect far more than what I read from someone like Jeff .. and was reasonable enough to let him challenge me to prove the errors of my way. I also took issue because he didn't point out any actual problems or solutions .. rather he just blanketed PHP as a problem in and of itself and his solution was to replace it. This is not the kind of thing I'd expect from someone like Jeff who runs a site that points out in great detail programming flaws not just making hearsay. Anyway, then you came along taking offence to my use of the f word. I'm sorry you take offence to harsh language but that's not my problem. Your first response to me added NOTHING to the conversation apart from your own very strange opinion of me because of two words I had said. I figured you where a troll so gave you the response I did. Then I thought hang on, let's check this guy out and see what we can glean from his past posts. You have been active for almost 100 days and your posts seem to point to you being a nice enough guy, so I figured you deserved more than my first general reply. I also note that you just got your CS degree. Well done, and I hope you have a long fruitful career, I really do.
- EvilTerran 14y ago
  Okay, I think I see how this worked out. Terms like "bigoted rant" and "fucking childishness" always give me the distinct impression the poster isn't interested in reasonable discussion -- particularly on HN, given the usual monocles-and-earl-grey manner of conversations here. In my experience, that sort of language only irritates whoever may disagree, and so lowers the level of debate, while achieving nothing of value. As such, angry words on the internet always feel immature to me, so the phrase "fucking childish" struck me as amusingly ironic. Your challenge to Mr Atwood also came across as facetious; I find it very unlikely that a busy man like him has the time for a code-off, but I could see someone claiming his failure to accept a challenge as a victory by default; and even if he did take you up on it, it would prove very little. As such, your first post read to me as little more than a troll itself, so I felt I was only being flippant in kind. To be honest, I would have downmodded your first post and left it at that, had that button appeared to me yet. Instead, in hindsight, I guess I thought I was (from my perspective) "feeding the trolls"; itself far from the best way to improve the level of dialog, I freely admit. It wouldn't help that I very likely came to this thread spoiling for a fight with those defending PHP; it's been a conduit for many headaches since I finished my degree & got a job. Peace.
  - xd 14y ago
    It's a shame you are suffering from what I can only assume are poor PHP code bases. This is unfortunately very common with PHP because of it's popularity. I've dealt with my fair share of poor PHP code bases, and have experienced PHP mature over the years into a very capable language; so know how to wield it to the best of it's abilities. If you ever need any advice feel free to email me.

xd 14y ago

Back up there EvilTerran. Let's take a couple of steps back in this thread. I originally took issue with the OP because his piece was nothing short of a rant. I've spent the last 11+ years of my professional life developing with PHP. So I expect far more than what I read from someone like Jeff .. and was reasonable enough to let him challenge me to prove the errors of my way. I also took issue because he didn't point out any actual problems or solutions .. rather he just blanketed PHP as a problem in and of itself and his solution was to replace it. This is not the kind of thing I'd expect from someone like Jeff who runs a site that points out in great detail programming flaws not just making hearsay. Anyway, then you came along taking offence to my use of the f word. I'm sorry you take offence to harsh language but that's not my problem. Your first response to me added NOTHING to the conversation apart from your own very strange opinion of me because of two words I had said. I figured you where a troll so gave you the response I did. Then I thought hang on, let's check this guy out and see what we can glean from his past posts. You have been active for almost 100 days and your posts seem to point to you being a nice enough guy, so I figured you deserved more than my first general reply. I also note that you just got your CS degree. Well done, and I hope you have a long fruitful career, I really do.

EvilTerran 14y ago
Okay, I think I see how this worked out. Terms like "bigoted rant" and "fucking childishness" always give me the distinct impression the poster isn't interested in reasonable discussion -- particularly on HN, given the usual monocles-and-earl-grey manner of conversations here. In my experience, that sort of language only irritates whoever may disagree, and so lowers the level of debate, while achieving nothing of value. As such, angry words on the internet always feel immature to me, so the phrase "fucking childish" struck me as amusingly ironic. Your challenge to Mr Atwood also came across as facetious; I find it very unlikely that a busy man like him has the time for a code-off, but I could see someone claiming his failure to accept a challenge as a victory by default; and even if he did take you up on it, it would prove very little. As such, your first post read to me as little more than a troll itself, so I felt I was only being flippant in kind. To be honest, I would have downmodded your first post and left it at that, had that button appeared to me yet. Instead, in hindsight, I guess I thought I was (from my perspective) "feeding the trolls"; itself far from the best way to improve the level of dialog, I freely admit. It wouldn't help that I very likely came to this thread spoiling for a fight with those defending PHP; it's been a conduit for many headaches since I finished my degree & got a job. Peace.
- xd 14y ago
  It's a shame you are suffering from what I can only assume are poor PHP code bases. This is unfortunately very common with PHP because of it's popularity. I've dealt with my fair share of poor PHP code bases, and have experienced PHP mature over the years into a very capable language; so know how to wield it to the best of it's abilities. If you ever need any advice feel free to email me.