Aug. 2, 2004
6:53 p.m.
Phillip J. Eby wrote:
But then why not just make that the default syntax, so that no migration is necessary, and only one syntax has to be learned/explained to people?
For a very simple reason: The time for discussion is now over. There is little point in going over all the same arguments again and again. For this alpha release, no amount of arguing will change what has been committed. You really have to organize a public outcry if you want the syntax changed before 2.4. Regards, Martin