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On 2015-06-16 01:53, Ethan Furman wrote:
> On 06/15/2015 05:37 PM, Paul Rubin wrote:
>> Steven D'Aprano <steve+comp.lang.python@pearwood.info> writes:
>>> Thoughts and feedback? Please vote: a module global, or a flag on the
>>> object? Please give reasons, and remember that the function is intended
>>> for interactive use.
>>
>> Both are bad.  More state to remember, ugh.  Instead have separate entry
>> points for filtering or not filtering the dunders.  Something like:
>>
>>    edir(obj) = no dunders
>>    edir_(obj) = dunders.
>
> `edir_` ?  What a horrible name.  I hate trailing underscores.  Too easy to miss.
>
Especially when there's also `edir`! :-)