David Abrahams wrote:
> Joel de Guzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> 
>> David Abrahams wrote:
>>> IMO the rules that allow you to do things like leave out a nullary
>>> template's argument list when the template body doesn't look like an
>>> argument list 
>> This can be removed. I agree.
>>
>>> and combining simple argument separators with ".."
>>> separators are confusing at best and don't provide real utility.  I
>>> think we should avoid such syntax quirks.
>> Those are there to provide backward compatibility. 
> 
> See my other message Re: supporting old syntax quirks.

Alas, not in this case. It's too fundamental. The syntax
is intrinsic to quickbook. For example:

     [stuff a b c d]

what are the arguments of stuff?

Now, how about this:

     [para The quick brown fox]

??

Regards,
-- 
Joel de Guzman
http://www.boost-consulting.com
http://spirit.sf.net


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