On Monday, 7 February 2022 at 13:55:40 UTC, Paul Backus wrote:
I've seen similar sentiments expressed many times before, in
other contexts. Every time, there are some who insist that the
new name will never feel natural to them, and they will never
let go of the old name. And every time, history proves them
wrong.
The fact is, human brains are quite plastic and adaptable.
You'll get used to @mustUse, just like I did, and so will
everyone else.
First, I'm not 'insisting' on anything. I'm just expressing a
view.
nodiscard is already used by more programmers that D is likely to
ever adopt.
Indeed, it's these programmers that D is trying to adopt.
I'm not sure forcing such people to adapt is necessarily the
right approach.
that is my point.
it's not necessary. you making it necessary ;-)
