I agree on the feeling, I only think we all miss a very important
tactical point here: in what realm is Smalltalk superior to other
technologies? ��

The issue some cool and kicking creatures could have been done is not
enough, we need also to be certain we can get newcomers and have them
quickly up to speed in doing so. _That_ has lead other ('younger')
languages to their present status.

--
Cesar Rabak