[smosher]

I don't think it takes a C++ expert to point out that the more plausible explanation is simply that Rob Pike is a narcissist.

This is the same guy who said you don't need to know what I know (re: endianness) because you will never write a compiler. Consummate narcissism.

[alecbenzer]

Someone I know at google said he was once talking to Rob Pike about go and asking questions about some of the design decisions. After answering a few questions, Pike looked at him and said "Do you know who I am?". (supposedly)

[WalterBright]

I once questioned the design decisions for a particular project of the guy who made them, and his response was "who the do you think you are?"

[swah]

"Say my name".

[ionforce]

Isn't that elitism?

Narcissism: I am the most beautiful of all.

Elitism: I am more beautiful than you.

[seertaak]

Isn't that pedantry? ;)

[bjz_]

No need for personal attacks.

[smosher]

You're right, and my point wasn't to attack his character but to explain the nonsense coming out of his mouth. There is a clear and simple explanation, consistent with his history, that is (perhaps unfortunately) not flattering.

However, he has a history of being insulting towards people who want to use different paradigms. So if you're going to bring that line up with anyone, bring it up with Rob Pike himself.

[CmonDev]

He does come across as an academic type. Did not say anything about accompanying frameworks/libraries, you know the actual practical stuff.