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Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2013 03:57:07 +1100
Subject: Re: Experiences/guidance on teaching Python as a first programming language
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On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 3:54 AM, rusi <rustompmody@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I don't know that it's a matter of not being smart enough. It's just
>> as likely to be a deliberate choice, as that method of posting ensures
>> that the quality of the style matches the quality of the substance.
>
> Correlates? Ok
> Ensures??   Citation needed

For jmf's posts? Definitely ensures. Citation: python-list archives. :)

ChrisA