"David L. Nicol" wrote:
> >
> > This is a new feature, so name conflict is the only issue.
> >
> > This seems compatible with other extensions to string
> > interpolation... whatever extensions get implemented should work here
> > too.
>
> it's not a new feature. It's amazing the subtle control you
> can get with s/(\$...)/$1/ge depending on your ....
Hmm. I'll have to think about your expression some more, it is not immediately
obvious how it achieves the goal of the RFC, but I differ with your semantics
regarding the word feature. The RFC describes a new feature. The functionality is
not new, but the feature makes the functionality more accessible in simpler ways.
> Wrapping such a critter up in a tied scalar sounds like a total
> piece of cake
Perhaps. If you do the wrapping, please forward. I have no experience yet with tie.
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