Miguel Cruz wrote:
> 
> On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, Leif K-Brooks wrote:
> > I use $formvar for form processing, I don't use the arrays.  This is how I
> > was taught to do it.  If my host upgrades to 4.2.0, my website is as good as
> > gone!  What am I supposed to do?!
> 
> Fix them! This direction was first announced in 4Q1999; 2.5 years ought to
> be enough preparation time.

No, it isn't! For anything that breaks old functionality, 'forever' is
not enough time.

> 
> This change improves your security, so it'd be rational to be happy about
> it.

No it doesn't. It just provides another excuse for lazy programming.
Nothing will save a lazy programmer or one that doesn't understand basic
principles.

-Stathis.

> 
> In any case, you can probably override it for your web space with a
> .htaccess directive, should you want to persist in your resistance to
> positive change.
> 
> Also, if you were taught to do it the $formvar way in the past year or so,
> you should find the person who taught you and tweak their nose.
> 
> miguel
> 
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