I am a Python/C/C++ programmer.
I hate Perl, but not the people who write it. I don't hate the player, I hate the game.
I am glad Perl is a dying language. Saying it isn't doesn't make it so. People still use COBOL and no one would argue it's not dying.
I love how many Perl programmers hate on Ruby because it stole their niche, not for really any technical reasons.
No, I'm not a big fan of Ruby either. Fuck needing special versions of everything to get the most trivial things working.
Also I sell stocks for a reason now. Just noting.
Also I love the Perl programmers who hate Ruby despite never using it. I've used Perl and Ruby. I have my reasons for hating both. I don't want to cover them because frankly everyone else has to death.
Never say you hate a language even though you've never tried it. That's the most petty, immature pap ever.
It's simply hating it because everyone in your circles does. 100% bullshit.
If you hate a language after trying it, that's your opinion. It's certainly not perfect (nothing is). But don't hate it just because everyone else in your community does.
@Elizafox As something of a corollary, never season my cooking without trying at least one bite. Try it and season away if you must. Don't try it and I will SHANK an eater!
