[kmoser]

> Yes, there are footguns. But as a developer, you have the power to keep it clean and not shoot the footguns, so I’m still ok with the language.

With all due respect to your expertise, the whole idea of a footgun is that it tends to go off accidentally. The more footguns a language contains, the more likely you are of accidentally firing one.

[jeffbee]

I think what he's saying is that C++ users don't need to go to the Footgun Outlet Mall and wantonly brandish each of their credit cards. You can leave the subtle parts of the language on the shelf, in many cases.