For a beginner i=i+1 is pretty weird.
It may initially seem unusual, but it is fundamental for a new user to understand how = works as the assignment operator. This ain't your grandpa's equal sign. :-)
Basic is all about being EXPLICIT in saying what you want done, not about the specific syntax.
C is all about short code and is willing to allow IMPLICIT constructs into the language.
Since memory is plentiful and RB's AutoCompleter works great, I'll pick explicit code over shorter code any day.
I agree with Karen that allowing C constructs in would make a mishmash of the clean and explicit nature of the current RB language.
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