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This isn't a problem in practice because C++ developers are expected to know the rules of their language and respect them.

I think you meant "in theory" instead of "in practice" :)

I think it was meant sarcastically

It wasn't sarcastic.

Being a C++ developer requires discipline, and that's why hiring is much more selective and specialized.

I'm certain "in practice" was intentional, after all this seems to be what C++ compiler developers expect :-P

> C++ developers are expected to know the rules of their language and respect them

In the same way children are expected to respect fire :-P