Some valid points, some outdated ones. I have found C++11 surprisingly enjoyable. Real lambdas, templates, and unique_ptr/shared_ptr have let me write exceeding

Some valid points, some outdated ones. I have found C++11 surprisingly enjoyable. Real lambdas, templates, and unique_ptr/shared_ptr have let me write exceedingly Lispy and highly-readable code. With great performance characteristics. Minimizing the use of OOP helps avoid the language's sharp corners. With C++11, I highly recommend abandoning the "C with classes" style.