From: why the lucky stiff <ruby-talk@...>
Date: 2005-04-01T05:28:25+09:00
Subject: Re: Respect and Disappointment

David Heinemeier Hansson wrote:

> The choices you make as a programmer serves as indicators for your 
> cultural standing and performance. The kind of books you read, the 
> methodologies that you favor, the pastime projects you're involved 
> with, and yes, your choice of programming language and computing 
> environment. 

What does it mean if a programmer hang glides?  Does it mean that their 
perspective is too lofty and airborne, hence out of touch?

If I was a programmer, I would steer clear of:
* Jetskis
* Adverbs
* Ankle bracelets
* Using curtsy as a greeting
* Kid gloves
* Mechanical pencils
* Body building magazines
* Charcoal briquets
* and, social death itself: ultrasounds of other people's children!!

I know FOR A FACT that people who use mechanical pencils cannot be 
trusted.  They are liars.  And often they will lie about not having an 
extra pack of lead in their breast pocket.  I know FOR A FACT that they 
have lead -- right there -- in their breast coat pocket!

_why