Note that this announcement is not made lightly and is backed by the wisdom of more years in the industry than pretty-much anyone on this site. It is important that you read this advice and follow it. If you follow this advice, you will thank me someday. If you don't follow this advice, you will someday wish you had.
That being said. . .
*ahem*
If you're planning to write a game engine or are in the process of writing a game engine, stop now.
You're welcome.
oh.
yea.
well, it's fun anyway.