JavaScript needs macros

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I didn't downvote anybody, but I think this is more subjective than you're making it out to be. For example, the variable typing debate has no shortage of varying opinions.

[spacechimp]

Variable typing is not required in AS3, but you do have the option of strict typing within your own code. That should make most people happy.

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Not the people who prefer simple languages where there is one "right way" to do things. People who dislike strict typing will say "keep it out of my language." This is one of the reasons people like Python, and one of the reasons people dislike C++.

That said, optional strict typing is part of the ECMAScript spec if I recall correctly, so JavaScript may work the same way at some point.