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Because they want to promote discussion and exchange opinions, and maybe advice others against something that they think is a bad idea. To just silently avoid stuff is a very stifling and unproductive way to handle things.

They do not badmouth OOP. It is not a human being with reputation and feelings. They criticize its usage.



But he is criticizing the design and fundamentals of OOP. Something doesn't have to be human or have a reputation to be badmouthed...




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