Peter Kirk wrote: > But the other way round is less of a problem. So I am suggesting that > for now we define all punctuation characters except for those with > specifically defined operator functions, also all undefined > characters, as giving a syntax error. This makes it possible > to define additional punctuation characters, even those in so far > undefined scripts like Tifinagh, as valid operators in future > versions.
Yes, but this makes it impossible to use any as-yet undefined scripts in identifiers! E.g., you'd never be able to write a variable name in Tifinagh letters in future versions! Unless you are still thinking at non-fixed sets, in which case I must remind you again that there are no balls or door-keepers in a card game... :-) Ciao. Marco
