Why we chose not to use D for our Linux project

[Chris R. Miller]

BCS wrote:
> Reply to Me,
> 
>> Chris R. Miller wrote:
>>
>>> Whatever you call it, you can always polish the turd later,
>> I'm not normally of a weak disposition, but please don't post video of
>> your polishing attempts.
>>
>> Unless, by "later", you mean far enough in the future that we're
>> talking coprolites :)
>>
>> b.
>>
> 
> it's (I hope) a figure of speech.

It's a rather rude figure of speech I picked up from my dad.  It's 
basically a euphemism for continuing to work on a project that already 
suits your purposes, though especially if it's for the wants of someone 
else.  For instance, I worked on a poster project for a class once to 
the point that it was more than good enough for me, but I "polished the 
turd" some more to meet the teacher's expectations.  It's also used to 
point some wry doubtfulness to the overall value of the project (hence 
the turd allusion).

Sorry for the confusion, I forget that this is an international group 
and not everyone is familiar with all the little idioms in English.

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