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		jacquesm on Jan 16, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Programmers think differently than non-programmers The fact that it needs to be pointed out somewhat belies that it is an obvious joke.

Confusion on Jan 16, 2011 [–]

Well, that's because it might just be sarcastic criticism. As a joke, it is obvious. That does not mean that it is obvious that this was a joke. Which is exactly why we should do without them. It removes exactly the pointless discussion it has led to.

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