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		dspillett on July 19, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Interview with Douglas Crockford If misused it is. And it is very very easy to misuse.

capableweb on July 19, 2022 [–]

On the other hand, what is not "evil" when misused?

dspillett on July 19, 2022 | | [–]

Anything can be used for evil if you try, some things you have to make an effort to fight or they'll invite (or actively cause) evil by default, there is quite a difference there.

munificent on July 19, 2022 | | [–]

Evil.

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