From: "James Britt (ruby xml)" <james@...>
Date: 2002-02-21T10:17:41+09:00
Subject: RE: FAQ comp.lang.ruby; correction, Ruby vs Python 2.2



> -----Original Message-----
> From: dave@thomases.com [mailto:dave@thomases.com]On Behalf Of Dave
> Thomas
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> I wonder if we need to be taking pokes at other languages in the FAQ,
> though? I'd vote to drop it (particularly as the sentence doesn't
> really fit in context). I'd vote to drop it from the FAQ, but keep it
> in our hearts :)

I second this.  No matter how you phrase it, certain comparisons (pretty much anything
using words like "more" or  "better") are prone to misunderstanding.  If there really is a
need to state how Ruby stacks up against other languages then it should be expressed using
concrete, impartial details, allowing the reader to make an informed judgment.


James

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> Dave
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