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Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:59:18 +1100
Subject: Re: Python is readable
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On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 7:30 AM, Ethan Furman <ethan@stoneleaf.us> wrote:
> Neil Cerutti wrote:
>>
>> I am not pedantic. You are wrong.
>>
>
> When saying somebody is wrong, you really should back it up with references
> (wiki, dictionary, etc.).

I interpret this simply as a witty statement, one that can be thrown
into any argument that has descended into pure pedantry. As such, it
needs no backing, and is completely on topic for this thread (if not
for python-list itself). Personally, I find it amusing.

ChrisA