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Terry Lambert wrote:

> Obviously I am not explaining myself correctly.  I guess the next
> step would be to offer my own patch set for doing what you are
> trying to do.  Before I do that, let me try one more time.

Forgive me, but let me cut through this Gordian Knot and just say:
the proposal is for the introduction of a feature of questionable
value, with consequences that have not been adequately considered.

It should never be committed.