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From: Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com>
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Richard Heathfield <rjh@cpax.org.uk> writes:

> On 12/05/2025 15:19, Tim Rentsch wrote:
>
>> It strikes me that you have a rather self-centered view of the
>> world.
>
> So do you.  So do I. So does everybody else.  Your eyes are at the
> precise centre of your observable universe.
>
>> The vast majority of all C code is written by people other
>> than yourself.
>
> And the vast majority of those people are entitled to express their
> opinion, just as you are entitled to express yours and Keith is
> entitled to express his.
>
> I hope I'm wrong, but it strikes me that you're trying to pick a fight
> with Keith.  No doubt you have your reasons, but I would have expected
> better from a man of your calibre.

I have two more short comments to add.

One, I have no desire to start a fight, or engage in one.

Two, I mean to observe a distinction between self-centered and
selfish.  These two words mean different things.

Also let me add, parenthetically, in most cases I consider it
bad manners to discuss a third party in a public forum.  (That
is not meant as a criticism of your commment, which I take to
be a sincere interest in everyone's well being.)  I don't mind
responding to your comments but I don't expect to say anything
specifically about Keith.