Joachim Faulhaber wrote:
2011/3/10 Simonson, Lucanus J <lucanus.j.simonson@intel.com>:
I hate reference counting schemes as a general rule because they always seem so reasonable and straightforward at the beginning but tend to lead to a lot of problems in the end. I could write a country western song about reference counting, broken hearts and bitter regret....
Please do, we could sing it at BoostCon ;-)
Well... I lost my job And my truck broke down And my dog died and My girlfriend left me All because I <chorus>Put my faith in reference counting</chorus> Instead of the good lord above! <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the reference count went to -1.</refrain> Now I promise I'll <chorus>Swear off of reference counting</chorus> And quit drinking And shave Just as soon as I get sober! <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the Reference count went to -1.</refrain> But in the mean time I need to think of A really good excuse 'cause I don't know how to explain <chorus> all my reference counting problems </chorus> to my wife! <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the Reference count went to -1.</refrain> <refrain>Yes my luck ran out when the Reference count went to -1.</refrain> Will that do or does it need to be longer? Regards, Luke