D on gamedev.net

[John Reimer]

Hello Mike,

> Michael P. wrote:
> 
>> Walter Bright Wrote:
>> 
>>> http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=520302
>>> 
>> Yah, D exposure! :)
>> 
> These threads pop on on GDNet every couple of months or so. They also
> posted a sample chapter from Learn to Tango with D. The exposure is an
> ongoing thing.
> 
> It's unfortunate that a few prominent posters will always jump into
> these threads and diss D without much consideration. No telling how
> many minds they poison when they do, given that the lion's share of
> the GDNet audience are largely inexperienced. They'll take as gospel
> what anyone with a high rating says. So when they do pop up, it's good
> to get a few advocates in there to counter the misinformation.
> 


While some of the posts are frustratingly ignorant, I have to admit that 
quite a few of the complaints against D are actually valid ones.  What's 
good to see, however, is the level-headed response that you, Tom S. and Bill 
Baxter offer in support of D.  Admit where it is weak; defend where it is 
strong.  I'm sure people will get their noses out of joint anyway... but 
your responses are much more likely to calm the storm and funnel the conversation 
into a more fair analysis. 

-JJR