I haven't used C++ in a long time, but I didn't like it when I did use it. The FQA brought me much comedic joy when I found it, but I'm wondering how serious the criticism is.
I guess I'm not sure if I should treat the FQA as a valid analysis of C++ shortcomings, an entertaining document, or pointless whining.
Any thoughts?
Author here. I personally treat it as a valid analysis of C++ shortcomings that unfortunately fails to address later standards starting with C++11, a hopefully entertaining document, and, insofar as it can't make someone compelled to use C++ any less compelled to use it, pointless whining. I think you hit the nail on the head 3 times. Glad to hear you enjoyed it (in hindsight, much of my own writing there feels cringeworthy to me, so I'm always happy when someone sees through the bad parts.)
Please don't editorialize titles. Your question would have been a good comment.