[issue20630] Add sorting helpers for collections containing None values

[Raymond Hettinger]

Raymond Hettinger added the comment:

> Currently, it's a bit annoying to sort collections 
> containing "None" values in Python 3

I think we should seriously consider whether to restore None's ability to compare with other entries.   Removing this capability has been a major PITA and is an obstacle for people converting code to Python 3.

The need to create helper function work-arounds is a symptom, not a cure.

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nosy: +rhettinger

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