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I still don't see why it matters who the person is. Why not ask for evidence instead?

I didn't ask for evidence because I know for a fact that he is lying or misinterpreting things to an extent to be considered lying.

Getting into the beta has nothing to do with being a good or bad programmer. It's not about Blow's ego or criticizing the language, it's about keeping a modicum of respect about a decade's worth of work and not being an ass.

If the ad-homimem's didn't disqualify his whole post, the smell of his butt-hurt would.

PS. As a factual contradiction, documentation is provided with every compiler version and it currently stands at ~32K lines of very well commented example code touching almost every feature of the language.

Can you only apply via Twitch chat or is there some other venue where you can genuflect before his greatness?

No you can not apply via twitch chat, and again, there's no genuflecting. Stop listening the assholes with axes to grind. You can ask about it in twitch chat and probably get an answer, but I think you must show an interest more than "I heard about this thing on HN, I want to try it NOW".

My favorite part of your reply was the part where you said "There's no genuflecting" and then "You must genuflect at least a little."

I applied via email and mentioned that my team is one of the biggest users of the fanmade language Zig.

Can you clarify? How is showing interest "genuflecting"?

I understand how open-source has lowered the general threshold for having access to other people's work, but the entitlement your post exudes is a bit sickening.

Right, I forgot to mention dealing with the most cult-of-personality community that has ever existed.

I fail to see where I said anything about Blow's personality. :) I can despise the guy but still be impressed with his work ethic and accomplishments.

If only righteous people are allowed to make things the world would be much poorer.

These aren't the kinds of things where evidence is readily available. If you have a reputation to stake on certain claims, that makes me more inclined to give you the benefit of the doubt.

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