[wtetzner]

> Computers are good at parsing, and adding syntax to a language should be comparatively rare, so why would I choose a language that optimizes for this case, rather than one which optimizes for human readability?

Having everything be uniform has other advantages, but I think they end up being more subjective. Some people like the regularity, because they don't have to remember so many different kinds of syntax. Other people prefer different kinds of syntax, because they find it easier to read. I don't think there's an object measure here, because it all depends on your past experience and your preferences.