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by demetrius 514 days ago
I don't see why it's a "siren song". Being lured by sirens is deadly. Implementing a small language is a fun hobby and can be a useful learning experience.
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It’s an issue with all metaphorical language. You want to compare it with one thing (irresistibility of the call, as TFA) and some non-zero percentage of your audience makes a different association (lured to their doom, as your interpretation).