On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:04 AM, Andrei Alexandrescu <seewebsiteforem...@erdani.org> wrote: > I'd decided to not use the first person at all in TDPL, but now I find > myself a bit constrained by that decision. I personally think a small amount > of meta-references and asides prevents boredom and brings a more personal > note to the communication, but such devices should be used very sparingly > and with care. > > So I thought I'd ask a candid question in here. How do you feel about > moderate use of the first person in a technical book? Do you find it > comfortable, neutral, or cringeworthy?
I totally prefer reading something where I feel like the author is having a conversation with me, so go ahead - use it!