Topic: How NOT to persuade people (was: BOYCOTT interface


Author: Matthew Woehlke <mwoehlke.floss@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:25:17 -0400
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On 2017-09-29 06:49, euloanty@live.com wrote:
> Only idoits want "interface".
>=20
> SCREW ALL OOP GARBAGE IN C++

I suppose I could make a worse argument=C2=B9, but I'd have to be actively
trying. Using *nothing but* foul language and name-calling to "make your
point" (if what you're doing can even be dignified by the phrase) is
just about as counter-productive as you can get.

(=C2=B9 ...you haven't yet invoked Godwin's law or mentioned anyone's paren=
tage.)

Instead, try a) speaking politely, and b) explaining in rational terms
why you feel this is a bad idea. Until you can do that, no one is going
to take you seriously, and you are only going to undermine your position.

--=20
Matthew

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