[KirinDave]

> So, I know literally nothing about Haskell, and I would rate my knowledge of functional programming theory as 'beginner' at best, but I still get baffled every time when reading Haskell code that implements anything other than something trivial like a fibonacci sequence.

Then perhaps you should fix these before indicting the code?

Haskell isn't just a different language to learn because it's different, it's also a different language because it has a community that values math-driven models of things. As such, you're going to end up at a disadvantage trying to understand every aspect of it without any prior consideration.

Sorta like how templates often baffle new programmers but are considered absolutely essential by folks who get a year or three of C++ experience.