From: Chad Perrin <perrin@...>
Date: 2009-02-27T05:27:12+09:00
Subject: Re: Nexus Programming Language

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On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 05:21:11PM +0900, Robert Klemme wrote:
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> <wandering even=3D"more off topic">I find the meta discussion about what
> makes people have such strong feelings about particular positions and
> why they want to convert others much more interesting.  I guess it has
> something to do with basic instincts of humans who need to know where
> they "belong to", i.e. what is their peer group and what are their
> convictions.  But this discussion is rarely seen in our forums; maybe
> it has something to do with IT guys (they mostly are - unfortunately)
> seeing themselves as rational people who believe there are rational
> reasons for most or all of their decision. Which reminds me of
> zealotry in political leftist circles who also believe(d) that they
> know how history works and what it needs to make everyone happy. I
> find it surprising that after Third Reich and Gulag there are still
> people who believe that they are able to force happiness on
> everyone...</wandering>

I think a more elegant schema would use:

    <wander where=3D"even more off-topic"></wandering>

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Chad Perrin [ original content licensed OWL: http://owl.apotheon.org ]
Quoth Malaclypse the Younger: "'Tis an ill wind that blows no minds."

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