[undershirt]

I know our engineering discipline is in shambles, but there are probably better ways to argue against hype without ourselves using hyperbole.

[cactusfrog]

I don’t believe I’m exaggerating. You can replace “Clojure” with “Jesus” in the linked article and it still makes sense.

[gorjusborg]

Clojure is not special in that it has some zealots.

It's easier to call others out when they aren't in the mainstream, but I'd say that there are way more mainstream cult members than these niche communities. For instance, HN itself can feel a bit cult-like. The greater tech culture feels similarly.

[hu3]

Closed source is enough reason in my book.