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I don't think it takes a C++ expert to point out that the more plausible explanation is simply that Rob Pike is a narcissist.

This is the same guy who said you don't need to know what I know (re: endianness) because you will never write a compiler. Consummate narcissism.

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Someone I know at google said he was once talking to Rob Pike about go and asking questions about some of the design decisions. After answering a few questions, Pike looked at him and said "Do you know who I am?". (supposedly)

I once questioned the design decisions for a particular project of the guy who made them, and his response was "who the do you think you are?"

"Say my name".

Isn't that elitism?

Narcissism: I am the most beautiful of all.

Elitism: I am more beautiful than you.

Isn't that pedantry? ;)

No need for personal attacks.

You're right, and my point wasn't to attack his character but to explain the nonsense coming out of his mouth. There is a clear and simple explanation, consistent with his history, that is (perhaps unfortunately) not flattering.

However, he has a history of being insulting towards people who want to use different paradigms. So if you're going to bring that line up with anyone, bring it up with Rob Pike himself.

He does come across as an academic type. Did not say anything about accompanying frameworks/libraries, you know the actual practical stuff.

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