On Thursday, 30 May 2013 at 14:49:12 UTC, monarch_dodra wrote:

On Thursday, 30 May 2013 at 14:13:47 UTC, Entry wrote:

Take a minute to think about why we're all communicating in English here. Let's see if you can figure it out.

Well that's condescending :/ and fallacious.

To answer your question, it may have something to do with the fact that these are the English forums? Just a wild hunch. Oh. And because we *can* speak English? That could also have something to do with it.

There are tons of non-English speaking programming forums out there. Maybe those that don't speak English are over there? Heck, there are a few non-English threads in learn.

Oh. And did you know TDPL was published in Japanese? Why bother right?

I just think that it's better to focus on two very specific languages with two very specific purposes (D for programming and English for communication). 'Twas just an idea, I don't care if you write your code in hieroglyphs.

I really really agree with you.

Yet, I think they are orthogonal concepts, and that the D programming language has no business choosing which communication vector its users should use.

It's not just a matter (imo) of "I wouldn't force it upon anyone", but "I think everyone should choose what's best for them".

Yeah. I know. Same conclusion, but there is a nuance.

I'm glad you agree, though I believe that I never said anything about D 'choosing' which human languages are compatible with it. I just expressed my belief that should people choose to construct something, be it a ship or a computer program, the usage of a single language will greatly enhance their progress (ever heard the story of the Tower of Babel? wink wink). Sorry if my previous comment seemed hostile, that was not my intention.