No Python 2.0 (was Re: idiom for initial list of lists)

[Aahz Maruch]

In article <wk8zt1tp0n.fsf at thecia.net>, Dan Schmidt  <dfan at thecia.net> wrote:
>aahz at panix.com (Aahz Maruch) writes:
>|
>| I'm calling once again for everyone to please refrain from giving
>| Python 2.0 answers to questions unless the questioner specifically
>| mentions Python 2.0.  IMO, it unnecessarily complicates things,
>| because most people asking questions need to use a shipping version
>| of Python.
>
>I started by giving a 1.5 solution (snipped), and clearly marked the
>list comprehension idiom as only being available in 2.0.  Is your issue
>with presenting 2.0 features as if they were available to everyone, or
>with just mentioning 2.0 features at all?  I was very careful not to do
>the former.

I think at the very least anyone proferring a 2.0 solution should
clearly mention that 2.0 is not shipping yet.  I think it's cruel to
hold out a carrot in front of someone and then snatch it away.
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