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0 pointsbobbby7y ago0 comments

For a language aimed at beginners its advocates really make it difficult to recommend getting involved with it

Your response typifies the unpleasant atmosphere I've witnessed around Elm which is a shame as it's author and intentions seem so good.

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yakshaving_jgt7y ago· 1 in thread

What you are doing is called Tone Policing.

joel_ms7y ago

No‚ it's not. They're not attacking the validity of your statement by criticizing your tone, they are criticizing the effectiveness of your communication. And tone is completely relevant in that context.

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