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For a language aimed at beginners its advocates really make it difficult to recommend getting involved with it

Your response typifies the unpleasant atmosphere I've witnessed around Elm which is a shame as it's author and intentions seem so good.

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What you are doing is called Tone Policing.

No‚ it's not. They're not attacking the validity of your statement by criticizing your tone, they are criticizing the effectiveness of your communication. And tone is completely relevant in that context.

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