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by jamii 4062 days ago
When people try to do what we do, but in python/emacs/git, it's bad. It's not like if you banned excel the same people would suddenly produce a beautifully factored python program. They just wouldn't have anything at all.

Right now we have structured tools with easy learning curves but low ceilings, and raw text tools with high ceilings but with a learning curve like being punched in the face with a brick wall. There is definitely room to explore in between the two.