Ruby parens-free function calls [was Re: Accessing parent objects]

[Ned Batchelder]

On 3/26/18 7:10 PM, Python wrote:
>>> Humans are already good enough at making mistakes that they
>>> require no additional encouragement, such as what is
>>> provided by allowing such syntactical horrors.
>> Agreed. And that's why we must respect and follow the code
>> styling wisdom which has been passed down by those who
>> struggled before us. Sure, the behavior that Steven
>> uncovered is odd, but it could be that Maz harbors a strong
>> disliking for undisciplined pupils
> [...]
>> IOWs: It's not a bug, dude, it's a feature.
> I dunno, this smells a lot like BS.

It's a losing game to engage Rick in debate: "Ranting Rick" isn't trying 
to enlighten, educate, or learn. He's trying to rile people up, and he 
is good at it.

--Ned.