GNU bug report logs - #15117
24.3.50; doc of `(forward|backward)-*': state return value

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From: Lars Ingebrigtsen <larsi <at> gnus.org>
To: Drew Adams <drew.adams <at> oracle.com>
Cc: 15117 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: Re: bug#15117: 24.3.50;
 doc of `(forward|backward)-*': state return value
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2014 18:39:36 -0800

Drew Adams <drew.adams <at> oracle.com> writes:

>> They don't seem to return anything useful.  Closing.
>
> Where do you get off saying that?  Of course it is useful to
> use the return value of a motion function.  It saves a call to
> `point', which can simplify the code.  (Yes, simple and beautiful
> is in the eye of the reader.  But the point is that it is normal
> for users to make use of the return value of a motion function
> that is side-effect free.  Reopening.

If other developers disagree with my closing the bug, they can reopen.

Reclosing.

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