> a language that makes clear, concise code impossible Now you're simply overstating the case. Why? This is a perfect example of my claim. There is this emoti

> a language that makes clear, concise code impossible Now you're simply overstating the case. Why? This is a perfect example of my claim. There is this emotional component to the "Java boilerplate" argument that belies rationality. There is some other unstated reason advocates want Scala and are fitting the argument to that conclusion. Because it's cool? Big fish small pond syndrome?