From: w_a_x_man@...
Date: 2009-02-12T05:53:46+09:00
Subject: Re: If you are unhappy with the direction of Ruby 1.8.7+, respond

On Feb 11, 2:04 pm, "M. Edward (Ed) Borasky" <zzn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Matt Lawrence wrote:
> > On Thu, 12 Feb 2009, M. Edward (Ed) Borasky wrote:
>
> >> I've posted my opinions on Ruby-Core, but I'll summarize them here:
>
> >> 1. The Ruby community should proceed with all deliberate speed towards
> >> ISO standardization of the language.
>
> > Yeah, look what it did to Forth.
>
> The process of ANS standardization focused the Forth community and
> produced a syntax and semantics that are well-regarded in today's Forth
> community. I wouldn't be using Forth today if it weren't for the ANS
> standard!
>

The process of ANS standardization decimated the Forth community and
produced a syntax and semantics that are grudgingly accepted by some
in today's tiny Forth community.

He wouldn't be using Forth today if it weren't for the ANS
standard!  (A strong argument against standardization.)