> 1.80% of C# programmers are good, while 80% of VB programmers are not good. This is not to say that everyone who programs in VB is less skilled than everyone who programs in C#. This is to say that:
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>a.the VB syntax and semantics is designed to attract less skilled programmers and, in combination with other factors examined above, this has created a culture that is populated with less skilled programmers.
>b.and because VB syntax and semantics make it more difficult to avoid common programming errors and hence to program well.
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>I was a C# MVP for five years, and these are some of the most asinine statements I've ever heard. I've seen horrible code in both languages (and I've also seen bad Fox code). Doesn't mean there's a propensity based on the specific tool.
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>What's sad is that I've read other posts by you, and you should know better.


>> I'd go with the one you are most comfortable with - which sounds like VB in this case.
>> From a language POV the differences between VB and C# are getting less with each version.
>> Interesting wider perspective here tho (that may raise a few hackles :-} ) :


A bit too passionate/overzealous/not_having_read_the_whole_post reaction ?

And you comment on Naomi's posts ?