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You haven't used many screwdrivers if you don't hate some of them for stripping screws, slicing your hand etc.

Likewise, other ones exist that make jobs super easy - be they having a ratchet, or quick change of bits, etc

Programming languages seem to be a pretty good parallel. Though, I don't see why Python in particular would be hated. It has its bullshit, but it's workable.

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I have used many of them. Some of them are easier to use but all of them were useful at some place and time. I still don't understand how anyone can hate a tool. Dislike maybe, but some people really hate some tools with a passion.

This comparison doesn't make much sense. When a person chooses a language for their project it implies a long term commitment. And all the headaches that follows for years to come. It's unlike a screwdriver, which can be easily replaced in the matter of hours.

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