why not extending the syntax for classes, too ?

[Erik Max Francis]

Michele Simionato wrote:

> I would agree with you with the use in functions, however my point
> here is
> that "is" can be extended to classes, whereas "as" cannot.

I don't understand this point, you seem to have completely sidestepped
my objections.

As it stands, `is' already has a very specific meaning, and is totally
unrelated to definition adornments.  `as' as a keyword is only used in
conjunction with something else, and so seems to me much more apt in
this capacity.  `as' itself doesn't mean anything without context; `is'
does.

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