HARRIS FLAME Re: SHORT vs. INT

[Mike Shannon]

I don't think it would be a good idea to have two separate groups (one 'expert'
the other 'novice') for C discussions.   Personally, I get a lot out of
reading assertions/questions/flames of even novice 'C' programmers (although
I consider myself something of an expert :-)).  Even if it's just a matter
of seeing which features of C confuse the newcomers.  (this can be helpful
when people come by your office to ask you C questions)

It does get a bit tiresome when people jump in with wrong info or mis-informed
opinions and present them as fact; but I think we all realize that we shouldn't
believe everything we read here.  I use this newsgroup as a jumping-off point
for my own explorations of the finer points of C.

Finally, I think it's good that a few authorities (notably Guy Harris) who
actually *do* know what they're talking about are there to keep us on our toes.
(Boy, would I hate to be flamed at by Guy Harris!!!)
			offering one man's opinion,
			Michael Shannon
p.s. for what it's worth, I've never used a 'short' in my life! :-)

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			Michael Shannon {ihnp4,hplabs}!oliveb!3comvax!mikes