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Comment 3 for bug 914972

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Andreas Roehler (a-roehler) wrote : Re: [Bug 914972] Re: py-point looks like it should use save-excursion

Am 11.01.2012 21:50, schrieb Georg Brandl:
> Well, exceptions are called that because they can occur in exceptional
> cases :)
>

yes, but it pertains to errors in Python, which should no cause errors
in Lisp.

> To turn the question around, is there any argument against using the safe way
> using save-excursion?
>

The only argument against seems the fact it worked for that many years
without failure.

Experience tells from other cases, abstract reasoning may overlook
something, so I tend not to change unless some compelling argument is
delivered.

Anyway, if you like to change, let's see how it comes out.
Maybe we gain something not mentioned yet?

Andreas