D is dead, so now where it the money going?

[superdan]

Bane Wrote:

> > Do you mean this one?
> > 
> > "What problems has D solved? (Other than providing compiler writers with 
> > masturbatory material). Light bulb (!!!): D is a circle jerk! (Not that 
> > there's anything wrong with that)."
> > 
> > It has a similar tone.
> > 
> > Why would someone be so bitter and write so badly? Even if it were the 
> > case that D was not really any more than a discussion group for ideas 
> > about compiler design, it would still be a worthwhile exercise.
> > 
> > Walter has been contributing to the industry for years, and anyone who 
> > has done that in the way he has will have experienced ups and downs. He's 
> > the last person I know who I would describe as money-grabbing.
> > 
> > If Andrei wants to risk all the work it takes to get a book published, 
> > and he's bet on a particular horse, then whichever way it goes, that's 
> > his own choice. Since when was there an unwritten rule that you can't do 
> > speculative technical work with a view to making some money in the 
> > future. If people hadn't done that many times we would barely have 
> > computers and computer languages at all!
> > 
> > I'd put it more bluntly than some (not to you Pelle) - piss off you 
> > anonymous prat, or be clear about your identity then we can all judge 
> > your motives.
> > 
> > Steve
> > 
> 
> I agree with Steve.

jesus homies. hez a troll fer fucks sake. can't believe u r tryin' teh communicate let alone reason with dat asstodeepthroater. all groups haz trollz. its a sign of popularity. kudos homies but fuhget about it. u don't reason with'em trollz.