[namelosw]

The quote is almost true, unless he didn't quantify things.

Let's say Java and PHP both have a lot of users, but I guess Java receives less percentage of complaints per 100 people. (Just a random example, if you don't agree you can substitute the two languages to suit your own experience)

So to really understand the controversy, it probably makes more sense to compare $NumberOfComplaints / $NumberOfUsers.

[goto11]

The point is that the rate of complaints grows when a language becomes more popular. As long as only enthusiasts and hobbyists use a language, you get relatively few complaints, because these are people who actively chose to use the language. When a language become more popular, more people will be forced to use it, more mediocre people will use it, and its shortcomings will become more apparent on larger-scale projects.

[bryanrasmussen]

And this is why I have yet to hear anyone complain about Brainf*ck.