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It seems to be one of those nowadays numerous people who invest a great part of their time into programming 'communities' to the point it becomes a defining point of their life, instead of just considering the underlying tool... a tool (or one hobby) among others. It often ends this way.

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The author contributed to the spec. They have very strong opinions about language design. If you don't, fine, but don't drag down and dismiss those people who are on the front lines creating the tools you use.

Interesting. The only time I've been part of a programming community (really just forums/discord) is when the language was tied to a platform, like gamemaker studio. Everything else I've just... used.

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