OT Re: set -e in (subshells) does not work independently of outer context

[Linda Walsh]

Chet Ramey wrote:

> On 2/8/12 9:28 PM, Linda Walsh wrote:
> > Please note,  I didn't compare anyone or their actions to those of Nazi's,
>
> This discussion has gone on for a long time; the probability of a
> comparison involving Nazis hit 1; ipso facto, Godwin's Law holds.
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But that would be similar to saying a similar law about 'the Reds' in the 50's, 
or Witches in the 1600's, or devils and demons before that.... it's likely the 
last most famous example of a group that had individuals who collectively 
evidenced almost any bad behavior we can think of -- so it's only natural, it 
would be, the most recent example of 'bad behavior' that would be used that most 
people would agree was bad -- they were they losers in the last world war.

They'll probably stay in their position of infamy until we have another 'worse' 
enemy (which, let us hope, won't happen, and double hope, won't be the US)...


But can  you name any other single group that is so widely known that can be 
used as a bad example?

It's hardly noteworthy to say that eventually a conversation, if it goes on long 
enough, will make mention of the worst of recent events or the best .. or 
anything in between.  It would be much more interesting if the conversation 
continued until comparisons to devils and demons or original sin, or the evil of 
the most jealous god... who purged all gods before him and demands exclusive 
veneration.    Now those would be interesting comparisons in a conversation, but 
Nazi's?  That's just recent events... ..

Though ... I suppose, one could think of posix as a replacement?   But I doubt 
they have the infamy points.