On: The Java type system is broken

[coldtea]

>It doesn't help anyone writing "this is broken" not offering any alternatives or suggesting ways to fix the problem.

Actually identifying a problem is of very much help, even without a solution.

For one, it lets people know of the problem, so they can get to an eventual solution.

Second, it lets people know of the problem, and avoid those areas, even if there's no solution available.