Civility

[Abdulhaq]

On Thursday, 23 June 2022 at 18:02:13 UTC, Don Allen wrote:
> I've been bothered by the tone of some of the messages in this 
> forum recently, particularly in the "Why isn't D more popular?" 
> threads.

> I'd also like to take a moment to address the "why isn't D more 
> popular" question. Popularity is not necessarily an indication 
> of merit. Windows still occupies something like 90% of the 
> desktops/laptops and while it has improved since Ballmer's 
> exit, I think it is a distant last among the operating systems 
> available for desktop computers and laptops. A lot of factors 
> contribute to popularity and I don't think they add up to a 
> meritocracy. As a lifelong amateur classical musician, this 
> reminds me of the music business, where extraordinary musicians 
> too frequently get overlooked by an unknowing public that is 
> easily seduced by extra-musical factors.

You really had me there Don until you snuck in the 'why D is 
unpopular' at the end LOL. This thread should be renamed 'Why D 
Is Unpopular (Thread #4) (Polite Version). We were all waiting 
for Bauss but you snuck in there.