equivariant functions

[Andrei Alexandrescu]

John Reimer wrote:
> Hello Benji,
> 
>> Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
>>
>>> Now I'm not sure how to sugarcoat or spin positively or put nicely
>>> what I'm going to say. Let me try (actually it took me a couple of
>>> minutes to figure out a formula).
>>>
>>> At least to me, "feedback" implies a closed-loop system. Stuff
>>> happens, has consequences, the consequences are observed, and
>>> information is "fed" "back" to the system. In our case, I'd say that
>>> using const is an absolute prerequisite for feedback to be taken
>>> seriously, particularly when it's as informal as "just smells bad to
>>> me". Otherwise I think "candid opinion" is the best way I can put it.
>>> Sorry.
>>>
>>> [snip]
>>>
>>>> Since this community presumably exists to support a collaborative
>>>> environment for advancing the D language (and does a remarkably good
>>>> job of it in the vast majority of cases), I just wanted to put my
>>>> vote in the ballot-box.
>>>>
>>>> :-)
>>>>
>>> Please get information on the candidate before voting.
>>>
>> Point taken.
>>
>> I withdraw my comments about the const system, and from now on, I'll
>> only critique stuff I've actually used, rather than proposals I've
>> read and whose issues I've only imagined.
>>
>> And, as always, no harm no foul.
>>
>> --benji
>>
> 
> 
> Sorry, can't  help it:
> 
> Bravo!  Well done, you two! :)
> 
> It's a joy to read posts that are respectful and considerate, yet 
> without sacrificing a certain amount of directness.  It a skill I'm 
> still trying to develop.
> 
> Thanks for setting the example, guys.
> -JJR

Agreed. I'm telling you: this is so nice, I thought there for a moment 
that someone was impersonating me :o).

Andrei