Still Loving Python

[Brian van den Broek]

Peter Decker said unto the world upon 2005-12-14 07:03:
> On 12/13/05, Mike Meyer <mwm at mired.org> wrote:
> 
> 
>>>Why this need to have everyone do things the way you do?
>>
>>Whatever makes you think I have this need? I said I hated them. I'm
>>pretty sure I didn't say everyone should have to use them.
> 
> 
> Sorry, but there is a world of difference between saying "I prefer X
> over Y" and "Yes, Y is evil". And unless English is a second language
> for you, it's insulting to imply a difference between calling
> something evil and agreeing with someone who did, even if you added a
> smiley.
> 
> This is a 'discussion' list. Nothing kills discussion faster than
> zealots who call those who disagree with them evil or idiots or
> clueless n00bs.
> 
> --
> 
> # p.d.

It seems to me that long tradition has it that "evil" in a context 
such as this really is not that strong a term. See 
<http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/E/evil.html>.

If you knew that and were still objecting, sorry for the noise.

Best,

Brian vdB