Hi,

Simon Tournier <zimon.touto...@gmail.com> writes:

> Hi Maxim,
>
> On Fri, 24 Feb 2023 at 08:52, Maxim Cournoyer <maxim.courno...@gmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>>         if the API was consistent it'd be much easier for everyone
>
> Indeed.  However, when it is currently not, the implicit rule is to not
> break backward compatibility.  That’s the whole point. :-)
>
> We need to be very cautious when we change the API; even when it is for
> fixing an inconsistency.

Agreed; if the current behavior really provides well outlined benefits,
we could always introduce a "--order-sensitive" option for its users.

-- 
Thanks,
Maxim



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