Re: Context.Grob considered as symbol list

[David Kastrup]

Janek Warchoł <address@hidden> writes:

> On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 7:57 AM, David Kastrup <address@hidden> wrote:
>>> AFAIK, compilers do something similar, warning about ambiguities.
>>
>> It is one of the sad facets of communication that the mood-deteriorating
>> effects of unintentional satire are quite similar to that of the real
>> deal.
>
> I don't know what you mean here, and i prefer not to guess since
> guessing often leads to misunderstanding.  Can you say it in a more
> straightforward manner, please?

The above statement is like telling a flutist that he can't be much of a
musician since one has seen other musicians sing while playing.  Or tell
a composer "That was pretty swell.  Have you ever heard of somebody
called Bach, by the way?  Probably worth a look."

The limitations when working on the compiler-technology parts of
LilyPond don't go away by name-dropping of "compilers" in general unless
one assumes that the recipient of the message has such a confined area
of expertise that even this sort of reference will serve to broaden his
horizon.

Regarding the "sad facets": even though I perfectly well realize that
Werner might not have the level of technical skills required to realize
that he is in effect calling me clueless in an area I specialize in, my
mood has the capacity of being negatively affected.  The message gains
an agenda of its own which it is able to deliver without further help
from its sender.

-- 
David Kastrup