Why do so many programmers consider Visual Basic a poor language? [closed]

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Why do programmers consider Visual Basic a bad language?

Putting aside any gripes with Microsoft or with proprietary/non-free software in general, and looking the language itself. Syntax, style, etc.

I have just started using it, and find the syntax rather terrible. But I'm wondering what are the most common specific problems.

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