On: Overview: C++ Gets an Overhaul (C++0x)

[tptacek]

It's not a stretch to say that because you aren't actually saying anything. Leaving the distribution undefined as you did, we could also claim that Haskell is one fo the most widely-used languages in the world: it's certainly used more than CASL, the scripting language I wrote at McAfee in 1998.

I'm not arguing that C++ isn't widely used. I'm taking exception to the "us and them" sentiment I picked up off your comment, that the world is divided between those who appreciate C++ and those who can't hack it outside of Python and Perl. There are plenty of systems programmers who hate C++.

[timr → tptacek]

Where did I say such a thing? My whole point was that C++ is just another tool, like a chainsaw.

You seem to be taking this very personally.

[tptacek → timr]

I'm sorry, I can see why you'd think I personalized it. I stand by the point I'm making, but apologize for the tone.