> If we want to hold that the DLQ is not a normal topic, then I can see > why we would have a DLQ specific feature here.
I think that, good or bad, the impression that users have that the DLQ is not a "normal" topic comes from 2 factors: 1. The experience with traditional messaging systems JMS and others where the DLQ are handled in slightly different ways, compared to other topics 2. The name "DLQ" which in a way it's implying a "queue"... which can be implemented on topic, using a subscription..
