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These negative logic type blogs are such an annoying style of writing and very click baity. Obviously no one would want to lose functional programming at work on purpose, so why not just write a straight “How to Win…” article instead? Why make me have the cognitive overhead of reading the opposite of what you say?

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This originated as a fun talk at the Auckland Functional Programming meetup. Given there is so much "here's how to get your team into FP" content out there already, this felt like an engaging approach and was a nice talk to share with folx.

I disagree that it's annoying and click baity — else I wouldn't have went to all the effort — but if it's not for you, it's not for you.

Obviously my original comment was meant to be read as the opposite of what I said, given the tone. Since there’s so many other comments out there heaping praise this felt like a more engaging approach. Though I guess if you’re not paying close attention you’d dismiss it as negative intent.

Ah, I missed it — probably because I haven't seen any of these "heaping praise" comments yet

I enjoyed reading this post. To me it is a mix of sarcasm and roasting.

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