> I feel the need to say it every time I see new lisp-like language. Normal people don't like lisp, it looks weird.
So? Normal people aren’t computing enthusiasts, so...
> Are lisp-like language designers aware of that?
No, lisp-like language designers have never hears the parenphobes that jump into every discussion of lisp-like languages to make their feelings known.
Also, no one involved in Python, YAML, etc., has ever heard anyone complain about indent-sensitive syntax.
> You are throwing away sizeable portion of the possible user base.
Parenphobes are throwing away a sizable portion of their potential toolkit. If they are okay with that, I am sure lisp-like language designers (especially the ones doing it as a labor of love and not getting paid for it) can live with losing the neediest, most entitled segment of their “potential user base”.
So? Normal people aren’t computing enthusiasts, so...
> Are lisp-like language designers aware of that?
No, lisp-like language designers have never hears the parenphobes that jump into every discussion of lisp-like languages to make their feelings known.
Also, no one involved in Python, YAML, etc., has ever heard anyone complain about indent-sensitive syntax.
> You are throwing away sizeable portion of the possible user base.
Parenphobes are throwing away a sizable portion of their potential toolkit. If they are okay with that, I am sure lisp-like language designers (especially the ones doing it as a labor of love and not getting paid for it) can live with losing the neediest, most entitled segment of their “potential user base”.