I have Delphi code that shows the bug, if you want, so maybe Martin can submit a bugreport at Codegear for a change :-)
It's a dilemma. Though scientifically Delphi's mechanism is wrong but we can't just 'fix' it, especially if there are lot of codes that depend on it, or if Borland/CodeGear let the bug exists on purpose (backward compatibility?). The fix will break the Delphi 'compatibility'.
I suggest FPC to keep the Delphi compatibility to be as much as possible, or even 100% if possible. BUT, keep those compatibilities on Delphi mode only. That's what Delphi mode is all about, right? FPC could use the better/correct mechanism on and only on FPC mode.
This should make everybody happy. User wants to use the 'wrong' Delphi mechanism? Fine, but please use Delphi mode. User wants to use the correct mechanism? Please use FPC mode.
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