Comment by astrange
9 months ago
Every other one I've met in my life was nearly as unpleasant. Fewer death threats but they clearly all thought they had 200 more IQ points than you because they could write a macro. Thus the term "Lisp weenie".
In this case I think people should learn from history and that specific examples are the best way to do that. It's, like, effective pedagogy or whatever.
Supposedly Clojure people are nice though.
On the flip side, if you reveal to people that you are involved in Lisp, the experiences are varied.
All too often you get ignorant remarks, jokes about parentheses or "contents of address register", or outright ridicule.
If you say anything frank at that point, chances are good you might come off as an asshole.
Just smile, nod your head, change the subject, and never return to it.