[Python-ideas] Create Python 2.8 as a transition step to Python 3.x

[Stephen J. Turnbull]

Steven D'Aprano writes:

 > To me, that's a step backwards.

I agree, but this kind of "step backwards" is a "consenting adults"
issue.  So let's avoid such pejorative terminology, and stick to the
line that a lot of resources would be required to create such a Python
2.8, and there's little benefit to be had.