If we're doing academic work, yes. If we're doing art--writing poetry, writing lyrics, writing fiction, etc, no. — Terrapin Station
In my firmware designs (admittedly a quite different 'target'), I pursued simplicity and clarity, usually above all else. — Pattern-chaser
As for number 3, I don't know if it's even possible to be completely unambiguous. That being said, I see no reason to strive to be as least ambiguous as possible. — Purple Pond
So is it always better to be clear? — Purple Pond
I've read some the French big-shots themselves confessing that making things difficult is sort of game they play to be respected. So intention obfuscation is out there — macrosoft
obfuscation is OK for poetry — Devans99
This is obfuscation? :chin:They had changed their throats and had the throats of birds. (link to original) — W. B. Yeats
Get involved in philosophical discussions about knowledge, truth, language, consciousness, science, politics, religion, logic and mathematics, art, history, and lots more. No ads, no clutter, and very little agreement — just fascinating conversations.