[Python-ideas] List Revolution

[Christopher King]

The first element in a list is element zero, the second is one, the third it
two, and so on. This some times confuses newbies to the language or
programming in general. This system was invited when single bits where
precious. It's time to update. Keep in mind this is something for version 4,
since its not reverse compatible. I say we make the first element 1, second
2, third 3, and so on. Other languages would follow. We are python, made for
easiness and readability, and we are in the age where you can't even get
something as small as a kilobyte USB. We must make first one, second 2, and
third 3, like it is supposed to be. I give this:
*+1*
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