From: Hal Fulton <hal9000@...>
Date: 2005-12-21T11:14:22+09:00
Subject: Re: Bruce Eckel and Ruby

Phil Tomson wrote:
> 
> Oh, now that's going a bit over the top don't you think?  I would think that 
> we should actually encourage Mr. Eckel to try out Ruby.  We should welcome him 
> to instead of hanging out a sign that says "No Eckel's allowed!".  Afterall, 
> we're the friendly language newsgroup.  If Mr. Eckel comes here with questions 
> I would hope that we would welcome him and answer them courteously (and no 
> "see I told you so" type responses either).
> 

Sure. But he's been railing against Ruby for five years now (unless I am
miscounting). When exactly would you expect him to try it?

Besides, his negative attitude seems to indicate he thinks he already *has*
tried it, or why would he be so opposed to it?


Hal