Hello Mike,
Michael P. wrote:
Walter Bright Wrote:
http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=520302
Yah, D exposure! :)
These threads pop on on GDNet every couple of months or so. They also
posted a sample chapter from Learn to Tango with D. The exposure is an
ongoing thing.
It's unfortunate that a few prominent posters will always jump into
these threads and diss D without much consideration. No telling how
many minds they poison when they do, given that the lion's share of
the GDNet audience are largely inexperienced. They'll take as gospel
what anyone with a high rating says. So when they do pop up, it's good
to get a few advocates in there to counter the misinformation.
While some of the posts are frustratingly ignorant, I have to admit that
quite a few of the complaints against D are actually valid ones. What's
good to see, however, is the level-headed response that you, Tom S. and Bill
Baxter offer in support of D. Admit where it is weak; defend where it is
strong. I'm sure people will get their noses out of joint anyway... but
your responses are much more likely to calm the storm and funnel the conversation
into a more fair analysis.
-JJR
