Re: [Haskell-cafe] IO is a bad example for Monads

On Dec 10, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Dan Piponi wrote:

On Dec 10, 2007 11:00 AM, Henning Thielemann wrote:

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Does Haskell need quick&dirty hackers?

The question isn't "Does Haskell need quick&dirty hackers?" It's "would we get better software (using your favourite metric) if we put Haskell into the hands of quick and dirty hackers?". I think the answer might be yes.

You are so right - at least, to the extent that Haskell has any potential to exert a positive influence on anyone in that category. A lot of these wretched hackers are people who cared more about some end than the means to it, and have accordingly accomplished things that are now important ... and need to be maintained. To the despair of all concerned. I think you'll get a better Haskell, too. Don't let it turn into some weird Gnostic cult where pneumatics liberate themselves from the tainted bonds of earth by feasting on air and sunlight only. Donn Cave