Language Usage Nitpicking

This cluster captures arguments over precise wording, semantics, and misuse of 'language' in debates about a programming language, with commenters accusing each other of linguistic pedantry rather than substantive criticism.

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Keywords

BS OP GN language entire thing argue language just wholly misuse worries apply criticism occasionally

Sample Comments

eyelidlessness May 1, 2022 View on HN

You’re projecting a whole lot of language that’s not in use here so maybe you should consider that.

allanrbo Apr 7, 2023 View on HN

This is what the author meant by debating linguistics :-)

lojack Mar 28, 2017 View on HN

You can argue the specifics of my language all you want, I'm merely noticing a phenomenon and stating an explanation that makes sense to me.

cortesoft Jun 24, 2025 View on HN

Don't let one company's misuse of a language turn you off the entire thing!

resource_waste Jul 29, 2025 View on HN

I'm not sure what point you are making. This is language too.

lionkor Jul 24, 2025 View on HN

it's not a nitpick when it's all about language

rjbond3rd Mar 20, 2012 View on HN

Your anecdote implies that we judge the language by its worst user :)

frou_dh Jan 15, 2014 View on HN

I didn't mention the word language. That's folly as one of the top comments says.

krapp Jan 17, 2023 View on HN

No, I'm just pointing out the language being used is meaningless in context.

lucian1900 Dec 20, 2013 View on HN

I don't see how language has anything to do with you criticism.