> Ok, so 2.2.23 had not suffered this regression yet? If not, we should > just move ahead and then can consider any improved behavior in 2.2.x. > There are no changes to mod_rewrite in 2.2.x since 2.2.23 was tagged.
2.2.23 has _a_ rewritebase regression reported a number of places. My recent fire drill was a regression in the fix for that original regression. I'd like it in, but appreciate tough spot as RM -- your call.