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.

erik naggum says it best.

http://www.xach.com/naggum/articles/3103356827666810@naggum.no.html

every C++ programmer I know (including myself, for a few years) turns into a insecure, paranoid, dishonest, closed-minded jerk.