Re: Critique of Mosemann studies

[dtix!oasys!depriest@mimsy.umd.edu (Mike DePriest)]

In comp.lang.ada, srctran@world.std.com (Gregory Aharonian) writes:
>      I am preparing a critique of the Mosemann studies on Ada and C++
>(unfortunately without seeing the text, just comments).  Before I post the
>critique to the net, I wouldn't mind a few reviews.  Anyone interested in
>taking a look, please email your address to me, and I'll send the critique.

Isn't it a little premature to critique something you haven't read? I haven't
read the Mosemann study either, so I don't feel qualified to comment on it.

IMNSHO, this is akin to writing a critique of a film based on what Rex Reed,
Gene Shalit, and USA Today said about it in their reviews. Funny thing, there
are a lot of movies that have no critical appeal are very popular and 
economically satisfying, while the movies that critics like are often
box-office duds.

If you're only looking to pour gasoline on a burning fire, this will be a great
way to do it - just be ready to defend yourself against the inevitable flames.

BTW, I won't read your critique - I'll judge it by the comments here. ;-)

>Gregory Aharonian
>Source Translation & Optimization
>srctran@world.std.com

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