[Python-ideas] Re: Explicitly defining a string buffer object (aka StringIO += operator)

On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 04:25:07PM -0700, Christopher Barker wrote:

As others have pointed out, the OP started in a bit of an oblique way, but it maybe come down to this:

There are some use-cases for a mutable string type. And one could certainly write one.

With respect Christopher, this is a gross misrepresentation of what Paul has asked for. He is not asking for a mutable string type. If that isn't clear from the subject line of this thread, it ought to be clear from Paul's well-written and detailed post, which carefully explains what he wants. -- Steven