[cl-faq] whence "Lisp is slow" myth? one possible answer

[Larry Clapp]

On 2006-11-20, Gary Klimowicz <gak at pobox.com> wrote:
> I think this is an interesting explanation, but I think the original
> "Lisp is slow" sentiment comes from quite a few possible other (more
> primary) impressions people have (and truths about Lisp). Some of
> these are based on ancient history, but I think that's where the
> folklore about Lisp being slow began.
[... lots of good points ... ]

Okay, just a thought.  Thanks for sharing.

> (Sorry if this sounds like a rant, but this one really gets me...)

Yeah, likewise.

-- Larry