[Python-Dev] Should we move to replace re with regex?

["Martin v. Löwis"]

> However, I don't know much about regex

The problem really is: nobody does (except for Matthew Barnett
probably). This means that this contribution might be stuck
"forever": somebody would have to review the module, identify
issues, approve it, and take the blame if something breaks.
That takes considerable time and has a considerable risk, for
little expected glory - so nobody has volunteered to
mentor/manage integration of that code.

I believe most core contributors (who have run into this code)
consider it worthwhile, but are just too scared to take action.

Among us, some are more "regex gurus" than others; you know
who you are. I guess the PSF would pay for the review, if that
is what it would take.

Regards,
Martin