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From: bob@proulx.com (Bob Proulx)

Kelson wrote:
> Yeah, well, "Considered Harmful" essays are also considered harmful:
> http://meyerweb.com/eric/comment/chech.html

It was inevitable that the format would be used on itself.

> Let's remember that these essays are matters of individual opinion, not 
> statements of indisputable truth handed down from on high.

They are still useful just the same.  They are like FAQ documents.
They inform and educate up to the present level of understanding of
the issues involved in the problem.  Since the Internet has no memory
these are useful to hold the collective wisdom learned so far.

Bob