Ludovic Courtès writes: > Christopher Allan Webber <cweb...@dustycloud.org> skribis: > >> To put it another way, many here have probably read the "Worse is >> Better" essays. That paradox of "better" I think sticks in the craw of >> many lispers; something both seems wrong and yet frustratingly right >> about it. Maybe another way to look at it: "Worse is more accessible", >> or "worse has the path of least resistance", or also importantly, "worse >> is where I felt welcomed." Given that, no wonder many people feel safe >> and better rather than what lispers believe is "the right thing". >> >> But maybe we could have both. I believe it requires effort, and perhaps >> a rebranding of imagery. The wizard towers are still there if you want >> them... I doubt any lisper or schemer will give up on Guile or Scheme >> because of some fun and inviting drawings. The fun drawings don't take >> anything away! But they add something: they make Guile feel like >> somplace, even as a newcomer, you might belong. > > I’ve had your message and thoughts in the back of my mind for some time > and yes, your characterization of wizardry and the message it conveys to > newcomers, suggesting both a place where “magical” things happen and an > intimidating community, makes a lot of sense to me. > > The new web site seems like a way to improve that image, indeed! > > Ludo’.
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