Why is C++...

...so bad? Why does it have such a bad reputation?

I'm an experienced C++ programmer and, while the language has warts, I can't understand the reason for the enormous amount of criticism against the language.

I'd like to hear the honest opinions of /prog/rammers in this regard.

>>24
The major problem with C++, in my opinion, is the toolchain. Many problems you've cited would be much better handled if the compiler did it's job a little better, specially when issuing error messages to the user.
Anyone who says this instantly reveals how little they understand about why C++ is shit.