[Python-Dev] a quit that actually quits

["Martin v. Löwis"]

Michael Chermside wrote:
> Seriously... I've seen this behavior also, but I haven't ever thought
> about it as clearly as Fredrik does here. When we go to answer questions
> we ought to pause briefly first and decide which of these categories
> applies to a given piece of behavior. I think users will be understanding
> if we're honest about what are the accidents -- every language or
> software package has some, and just because it's an accident does NOT
> mean we should "fix" it.

But we do that (atleast I do): when I believe something is wrong,
I don't argue it is right; instead, I ask for a contribution of fixes.
I do argue it is right when I believe it is right.

Regards,
Martin