Thanks guys - I think some useful clarifications came out of this - and I hope it doesn’t dent anyone’s enthusiasm to spreading the good word about all useful technology and approaches.
> On 11 Apr 2019, at 08:28, Michael Zeder <p...@michael-j-zeder.de> wrote: > > > >> How about we just move on? > > Thanks. I have responded in private to persons who asked for it, to not > further flood the list. > > To close this thread, I feel it may be necessary to say something > conciliatory: So, apology to Richard for being rude and loud. I was pushing > for reactions, and since you sought the lime light yourself, I was > particularly harsh. > > >> ... everyone focuses on the merits of their respective languages/approaches >> - I´m more interested seeing energy invested in the next cool things in all >> languages. I´m also keen for us also finishing off the bits we still in >> progress. And I hope we can constructively share ideas ... > > Fully agreed. I stand by my points, public appearance of a community is a > concern. A seclusive "obscure" small niche language which makes a "silly" > picture in web searches and bashes and lashes out on big languages (for > good/bad reasons) is not appealing and does not market itself well. > (Since a criticized again, apology again for the tone) >