Re: [Caml-list] ReasonML concrete syntax

[Ian Zimmerman <itz@very.loosely.org>]

On 2017-12-17 17:55, Paolo Donadeo wrote:

> So, actually, why caring about the syntax of another language?

Because, being backed by FB, Reason will _become_ the normal Ocaml, and
even those who dislike it will in practice be forced to use it.  That is
the core of this disagreement.

> Honestly I don't understand this argument. Someone out there created
> another (concrete) syntax for OCaml. If you like it use it otherwise
> let them alone.

But _you_ won't be "let alone" for long.

> My point was that there is a huge difference between "I don't like
> ReasonML syntax" and "ReasonML users are idiots".

Yes, I agree.  I'm completely with the former, but I never said the
latter nor do I support it.  Nonetheless there are many people who are
no idiots but whose choices I reflexively reject.  (My first post in
this thread provides some context.)

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