You're not a Java programmer.
People excusing incompetance because they're unable to do better is one of the reasons the world is as fucked up as it is! :@
Yeah but criticizing something that you can't do better yourself is a dickish move.
But that doesn't stop me from doing it! :-D
No it's not! :@ If you hire a plumber to fix a leak and they end up flooding the room in the process, you don't say "oh that's ok, I couldn't do better".
That's an excellent analogy, which I will remember for future use as a witty comeback.
I agree with that one. But if someone invented a car that was perfectly driveable but only got 3mpg what would you say?
I can't invent a car, and it works fine, just sucks on mileage.
Your argument works when someone fucks up though.
I'm talking about fuck-ups.
If their aim was to produce a usable car, and they end up with only 1.2 km/l then they have screwed up.
You can't go shouting at schools kids at science fairs for failing to do something great, but you absolutely can if professionals are set a task and come up with lousy results.
I kind of agree. But I think it's on a case by case thing. But usually I just ridicule the person and pretend in my mind that I could do much better if I wanted to.