[issue23467] Improve byte formatting compatibility between Py2 and Py3

[Ethan Furman]

Ethan Furman added the comment:

Sometimes practicality wins; it's why we allow %s, and we should also allow %r.

Both %s and %r need to be clearly documented as an aid to Py2/3 code bases, and not recommended for new code.

Serhiy, do you have time to take of this?

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