Number literals (Was: Re: Case Range Statement ..)

[Benji Smith]

Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
> Benji Smith wrote:
>> Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
>>> Anyhow... it would be a bummer if the negative atmosphere as of late 
>>> in the group would cause people like you just lose interest. I can't 
>>> understand what's going on.
>>
>> I think it would help if you weren't so condescending to people all 
>> the time. People don't like that much.
> 
> I understand. My perception is that negativity predates my being 
> condescending, which roots from exasperation. For every annoying message 
> of mine there are dozens patient messages making a similar point. But 
> you're right, if a point is made the wrong way its correctness is not 
> that relevant anymore.


I empathize. I enjoy issuing a sly and well-worded skewer just as much 
as the next guy. But, when those kinds of retorts are perceived as 
coming from the top down, they create resentment.

Like it or not, you're "the man".

:)

--benji