[galacticpony]

...maybe because JSON is one of the worst serialization "protocols" in common use?

If you ever need an argument for why "worse is better" actually rules the world of software, point to JSON and drop your mic.

[etjossem]

Convince me.

[EdwardDiego]

The JSON standard is completely silent on date types, for example.

[galacticpony]

I'm not doing your homework for you.