[codygman]

> Performance of a tiny code sample is not why people select one language over another.

It's not how people should choose a language, but I'd wager it plays a non-trivial part even if only from laziness alone.

We have to remember we aren't marketing to perfect* developers but more to the average if an aim is mass adoption.

*Perfect as in follows general programming best practices. Following best practices is not always best. Not trying to make a value judgment here.