PEP 3131: Supporting Non-ASCII Identifiers

[Stefan Behnel]

René Fleschenberg wrote:
> Javier Bezos schrieb:
>>> But having, for example, things like open() from the stdlib in your code
>>> and then öffnen() as a name for functions/methods written by yourself is
>>> just plain silly. It makes the code inconsistent and ugly without
>>> significantly improving the readability for someone who speaks German
>>> but not English.
>> Agreed. I always use English names (more or
>> less :-)), but this is not the PEP is about.
> 
> We all know what the PEP is about (we can read). The point is: If we do
> not *need* non-English/ASCII identifiers, we do not need the PEP. If the
> PEP does not solve an actual *problem* and still introduces some
> potential for *new* problems, it should be rejected. So far, the
> "problem" seems to just not exist. The burden of proof is on those who
> support the PEP.

The main problem here seems to be proving the need of something to people who
do not need it themselves. So, if a simple "but I need it because a, b, c" is
not enough, what good is any further prove?

Stefan