Re^2: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done

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Re^3: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by JavaFan (Canon) on Apr 06, 2011 at 16:45 UTC
I would really love to know for which sins you desperately desire to be forgiven? I once smiled at a Python conference. Guido told me to program in Perl for 10 years - after which I may ask for forgiveness. Only 7 more years to go.	[reply]
Re^4: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by hermida (Scribe) on Apr 06, 2011 at 17:07 UTC
I think I just threw up in my mouth... so utterly ridiculous	[reply]
Re^5: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by Anonymous Monk on Apr 06, 2011 at 18:09 UTC
I think I just threw up in my mouth... so utterly ridiculous I'd upgrade it to ricockulous :)	[reply]
Re^3: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by jethro (Monsignor) on Apr 07, 2011 at 08:59 UTC
Yes, he is being sarcastic. Nearly all the time. But he also gives good advice sometimes, and if you like sarcastic humour (a vice of mine), he often is quite funny. I realize that I'm probably in the minority with this view, but I can't help it Outing myself as JavaFanFan	[reply]
Re^4: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by Tux (Canon) on Apr 07, 2011 at 09:18 UTC
But quite often the fun factor does not outweigh the FUD he's spreading with untruth about perl and its community. I still agree his posts are worth reading. Enjoy, Have FUN! H.Merijn	[reply]
Re^4: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by hermida (Scribe) on Apr 09, 2011 at 18:22 UTC
Tux++ and does anyone ever mention the likely damage caused by JavaFan's ahem, "witty and sarcastic" comments? Remember most if not all of PerlMonks is indexed by search engines and JavaFan's utterly stupid comments come when you do searches with such keywords! For example his comments come up first when using such keywords in search engine see here: good programmers Python evil Perl and most people searching Google et al for information on programming languages will see stuff like this and they won't know he is being sarcastic. Doesn't take a brainiac to figure this out, JavaFan is it worth it? For me, an avid supporter of Perl for such a long time I vote NO. Most of us actually have meaningful posts when comparing particulars between languages or things other languages are doing, it's just smart to always look around you and discuss it within our community.	[reply]
Re^5: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by marto (Cardinal) on Apr 09, 2011 at 18:38 UTC
Why are you linking via http://www.lmgtfy.com?	[reply]
Re^6: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by hermida (Scribe) on Apr 10, 2011 at 11:59 UTC
Re^7: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by marto (Cardinal) on Apr 10, 2011 at 12:42 UTC
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Re^5: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Apr 09, 2011 at 21:52 UTC
and they won't know he is being sarcastic. Unfortunately, it is even worse than that. When you search for something, the primacy of what you find is driven by how many people linked to what someone said. It does not distinguish between: Did you see what this clever person said? and Did you see what this stupid/silly/bitter/sarcastic person said? There is no attempt to separate positive from negative references. Much less, humorous, ironic, sardonic or sarcastic references. And in truth, much of the audience is equally incapable of such distinction. Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.	[reply]
Sarcasm is bad by LanX (Saint) on Apr 10, 2011 at 13:43 UTC
Fetch the cushions! Cheers Rolf	[reply]
Re^4: Why are other popular languages very different from Perl when installing libraries, e.g. no testing needed and no compilation of C/C++ code done by InfiniteSilence (Curate) on Apr 11, 2011 at 17:36 UTC
I agree. The post was truly hilarious! Celebrate Intellectual Diversity	[reply]