Why is array.reverse a property and not a method?

[eris]

Nick Sabalausky Wrote:

> "eris" <jvburnes at gmail.com> wrote in message 
> news:i1i4bs$1c0e$1 at digitalmars.com...
> >
> > It's an improvement, but I believe the proper English prefix for something 
> > that is doubly-reflective in that sense is "Duplex".  It's also easier and 
> > shorter to pronounce.  Say it with me now:
> >
> > "DuplexRange"
> >
> 
> I'm a native Englsh speaker, and if I saw something called "DuplexRange", my 
> first thought would be "Wait, is that full-duplex or half-duplex?" But maybe 
> that's just me :)
> 

Well everyone is going to have an opinion based on the usage of "Duplex" they are most familiar with.  Full duplex is actually redundant.  Duplex means double.  Half-Duplex ironically just means single or more properly simplex.

Duplex in comms means double ended communications or a communications channel that supports simultaneous communications in both directions.

Duplex in printing means printing from both sides.

I was just suggesting a neat and tidy term that when combined with Range means double-ended range.

If this is not what is meant then by all means suggest a more proper term for double-ended or double sided.  Could be there is a better term than any of those.

eris