On Tuesday, 9 May 2017 at 13:19:12 UTC, Steven Schveighoffer
wrote:
But it was very awesome to be able to go around and find the
people to discuss a PR/idea without going through a forum
thread. I think there's a psychological barrier that happens
when you post a complete argument, and then your counterpart
forms an interpretation in their mind of what the argument
means, forms their complete counter argument, and neither side
really understands what the other is saying or willing to do.
Doing it in person allows so much more interaction -- you can
cut off early any misinterpretations. It's also harder to be
nasty in person :)
+1!
For the same reasons, it's also a lot easier for people who don't
use English as their 1st language to express their ideas as one
doesn't need to spend time carefully looking up the meaning of
words to make sure the "complete argument" will be understood as
intended. :)
