Jose wrote:

Yes, C is great for those who don't much care about the quality of
their software, which, unfortunately, is the preponderance of
programmers.


C is great for those who care a lot about the quality of their own work,
and therefore don't rely on the language to catch them.

Wow, I've never heard that excuse before ... not. Any skilled
tradesperson or professional will use better tools when they are
available. Programmers are one of the few professions that don't. I
honestly have tried to figure this out, as have many others, but I'm
still stumped.

Matt