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Have metaphors gone too far?

 
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I just read this post in Java in General (beginner), and it made me think I had slipped into a parallel world where java Ranch is all about needlework and home crafts. Summarized it says:
"I'm having trouble putting buttons and drawstrings on canvas." and the answer? "take a look at this painting tutorial"
Has metaphor gone too far? What next??

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"...after clearing the canvas, the new text is drawn, then repainted again..."
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What next?? a new Javaranch motto - friendly place knit-pickers

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