> > >Problem is I don't know how to escape the entire variable $value_a so that
> > >the . is not considered a quantifier.
> >
> > You have $value_a and $value_b in the wrong place in your example.
>
>
> Speaking of $a and $b, I seem to recall that both of those are special
> variables in that they are exempt from being checked by use strict.
>
> Therefore, anyone using them outside of their special sort usage, is
> bypassing and defeating the use of 'use strict'...strictly speaking.

They are used by sort.  But where are they using $a and $b?  I only see
$value_a and $value_b.

-- Brett
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