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It's quite dumb actually. Having a preference means that you know all available options well, not that you think there are no better alternatives.
by huhtenberg 12y ago
It's quite dumb actually.
Having a preference means that you know all available options well, not that you think there are no better alternatives.
- V-2 12y agoThat stagnation / laziness is often disguised as preference doesn't mean that every sign of preference indicates stagnation.
- npsimons 12y agoRight, which is exactly why "The first symptom of stagnation is preference." is dumb. How do you tell the difference between "stagnation" and knowing the best tool for the job? What's that you say? It takes time and thinking beyond a pithy saying? Then why bother with the pithy saying?
- V-2 12y agoWell, the way I see it, the adage is right to recommend being suspicious of, and questioning fixated preferences. This attitude is healthy.
- AnimalMuppet 12y agoKnowing the best tool for the job means that you pick different tools for different jobs. Having a (strong) preference means you pick the same tool if at all possible.
- squeaky-clean 12y ago>Having a preference means that you know all available options well With tools, languages and frameworks evolving so rapidly these days, it's impossible to know all of your options well.
- jharsman 12y agoHaving static preferences that never change does indicate stagnation. But the proverb in the form given is dumb.