It&#x27;s definitely been discussed[1]. I last read about it when investigating the use of splice(2) in nginx; seems there are a few use-cases, but nothing really compelling.<p>[1]: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;lwn.net&#x2F;Articles&#x2F;666509&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;lwn.net&#x2F;Articles&#x2F;666509&#x2F;</a>