[metacontent]

* Raw performance

Last time I checked I think that Ruby is faster than Python, and people generally seem to be okay with Pythons speed so I don't really think Rubys speed is as huge an issue as people make it out to be. Also, if this project that the OP mentions eventually realizes it's potential Ruby could become substantially faster than it is today. It will never approach JavaScript or Lua speeds, but faster is always better.

* Runtime metaprogramming from hell, * Monkey patching

Isn't this really the users fault though, just because the language allows bad stuff to happen doesn't mean we should ever do bad stuff.

* Little presence outside web development

Do yo consider NetSec to be web development? Because I've noticed Ruby is fairly active in NetSec but it doesn't get talked about a lot. I've also heard that Ruby is used extensively in embeded devices in Japan but due to the language issue it isn't known or discussed anywhere else. I'm sure there are other weird little corners as well that Ruby is active in but that just aren't really know.

[paulddraper]

> Last time I checked I think that Ruby is faster than Python

Really? When did you look? PyPy has gotten pretty stinking fast.