[Python-ideas] Deprecating rarely used str methods

[Andrew Barnert]

On Aug 9, 2013, at 15:11, Chris Angelico <rosuav at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 9:25 PM,  <random832 at fastmail.us> wrote:
>> I would add str % stuff to the list of things that should be
>> deprecated... has anyone done any work on a converter for that, that
>> could be included in a hypothetical 3to4?
> 
> Why should it be deprecated, though? 

I agree that there's no point arguing this out yet again.

But I don't understand why so many people seem so baffled by the opposite position. Having two very different and relatively complex mini languages for the same purpose is a burden. Not having the same format strings as every other language in the world would also be a burden. Nobody can seriously believe that the other side really doesn't understand their point when the points are this obvious.