[Python-Dev] pathlib - current status of discussions

[Alexander Walters]

On 4/13/2016 13:49, Ethan Furman wrote:
> Number 3: it allows bytes, but only when told it's okay to do so. 
> Having code get a bytes object when one is not expected is not a 
> headache we need to inflict on anyone. 

This is an artifact of the other needless restrictions I said I wouldn't 
rant about.  I think it is in the best interest not to perpetuate those 
needless restrictions.