[smanek]

You really think that macros have almost nothing in common with functions? Granted that the semantics are a little different but, in my mind, macros and functions are just two different tools that serve the same goal: allowing for code reuse.

(I do understand the difference, for what it's worth. I worked as a professional Common Lisp coder for a while.)

[kaens]

Well, I don't think he's talking about Common Lisp macros.

[ChadB]

I assumed you did, I was honestly just trying to formulate my point. That, and I was talking about C++ macros, which is what Joel was referring to as well.