David Brown wrote:
I can't understand where this martyr complex comes from. I saw your post about an alternative way to structure fir's code, and I thought it was a poor solution. That was not because it used "switch", or because /you/ wrote it, but simply because I did not think it was a clear or maintainable way to express the algorithm. It added complexity and a layer of indirection without adding advantages of flexibility or clarity. (I fully agree with your comment in the post that there are many ways to structure the code here - without knowing much more about the program, it is impossible to give a good comparison to them.)C's include system works well when used in a sensible and disciplined manner, but unfortunately not all C programmers are sensible and disciplined.Agreed. Plus some C programmers use the switch keyword, which we all agree is BAD BAD BAD, right Janis and Keith?
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In fact at work, I'm regularly known as __The Evil One__ because of my propensity to use the switch construct.
Every company brochure shows my position as Sauron in the company fables, with my signature golden ring. Pure evil, I guarantee it.
If you don't want people to express opinions on code snippets or suggestions, don't post them. I think most regulars here (and certainly Janis and Keith) will judge them as fairly as they can, on the merits of the code - with a total disregard to who posts them. (The exception is that many regulars have kill-filed some of the more irksome posters.)
Don't imagine that people will treat your posts or code samples specially. You are not that important, and you haven't been posting in c.l.c. long enough to have established much of a reputation (positive or negative).
It would be a lot better if you stuck to writing posts that are sensible replies within threads, or start new topical threads. Post C code, get feedback on it, and treat that feedback as constructive criticism of the code - not as some kind of personal attack. (My post here is intended as constructive criticism - it is not a personal attack.)
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