martin v löwis qpnyslvloewisde think python needs dedicated pragma syntax already two pragma syntaxes __future__ import coding think syntax designed expressing pragmas would much clearer using existing language features weird ways express pragmas thats debate another day see rejected pep 244 todays topic much smaller scope get support making pragma reserved keyword python guido suggested back august 2000 previous pragmay discussion httpmailpythonorgpipermailpythondev2000august008840html im proposing keyword anything pragma reserved future expansion therefore illegal use identifier use would error theres chance would accepted would happily make patch dont think making keyword means essentially agree feature added later opponents feature oppose first step regards martin _______________________________________________ python3000 mailing list smsbmo9552pythonorg httpmailpythonorgmailmanlistinfopython3000 unsubscribe httpmailpythonorgmailmanoptionspython3000python300040tangomucom wed 06 aug 2008 201342 0100 python3000 reserve pragma keyword python 30