In a change like x for x. there is a cost. The question is who pays.
Jsoftware policy is to favor new users over old. A new user should find
things as clean as possible. A new user, with a newly installed system,
getting their first taste of J, should not be distracted with the x. and y.
historical baggage. Or any other barnacles from the past. As much as
possible the cost of the change should be borne by old users.
I hope the reasoning behind this is obvious, if not agreeable. J is used by
a small community. A community that is too small. Jsoftware is dedicated to
growing this base and we feel this is best done by presenting well to new
users.
An old user has been involved in discussion of the change and can work out
their own manner of coping. A new user would be confused and could focus on
this dead tree rather than the forest.
With luck the user base will grow until the emphasis has to shift to
favoring new to old users. We look forward to that day.
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