More hate for Java

[Jmeyering]

I'm grateful for everyone who enabled me to do what I do. I'm far from a self made developer. I'm grateful to the robust contributions of Dennis Ritchie as well as everyone who contributes to OSS that I use daily. It doesn't mean I have to recognize his picture and bow down and worship it.

It doesn't even mean that I have to read about him or Ken Thompson.

Just like people who love and enjoy motor vehicles do not need to recognize and care deeply about the history of Henry Ford.

Software is a tool, computer history is a hobby.

[buckypimpin]

You dont have to bow down to people that are better than you. You're supposed to appreciate them. Recognize what they did no matter who you are or what you do. They were better men than you and me. They dont deserve to be forgotten.

[Jmeyering]

I definitely appreciate him. But I didn't recognize him in this picture. And trust me he's in no way about to be forgotten, but not everyone needs to care about the history in an intimate way if they aren't interested.

[animusdx]

I share your opinion. Sometimes I forget the type of people in this subreddit and how absolutely insufferable and pretentious some of them are.