GNU bug report logs - #36478
26.2; Doc strings with "This function has a compiler macro..." and "This function does not change global state"

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From: Richard Stallman <rms <at> gnu.org>
To: Drew Adams <drew.adams <at> oracle.com>
Cc: eliz <at> gnu.org, 36478 <at> debbugs.gnu.org, drew.adams <at> oracle.com
Subject: bug#36478: 26.2; Doc strings with "This function has a compiler macro..." and "This function does not change global state"
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 21:35:16 -0400

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  > Yes, obviously; I realize that.  "We" (someone)
  > created and added the code that does that.  And "we"
  > (someone) added the descriptions of `define-inline'
  > etc. to the manual.  However "automatic", none of
  > this fell from the sky.

I agree with your point, but that is a harsh way to put it.  Would you
please make an effort to express your points in a kind way?  See
https://gnu.org/philosophy/kind-communication.html.

In addition to helping people generally feel better,
it could predispose others to be more receptive to your
substantial points.

-- 
Dr Richard Stallman
President, Free Software Foundation (https://gnu.org, https://fsf.org)
Internet Hall-of-Famer (https://internethalloffame.org)

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