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If your not Dijkstra then using title like that negatively affects people's perception of your post.


“Considered Harmful” considered harmful? :)


“Considered Harmful” Essays Considered Harmful, Eric A. Meyer, 28 December 2002:

https://meyerweb.com/eric/comment/chech.html


I usually assume it's going to be a controversial take, but controversy shouldn't be inherently negative to anyone. Plenty of the best things we have today caused and were propelled by controversy.


The title was Wirth's fault.




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