Why is `scope` planned for deprecation?

[Walter Bright via Digitalmars-d]

On 11/13/2014 3:44 AM, Manu via Digitalmars-d wrote:
> After having adapted to D and distancing from C++, trying to go back
> is like some form of inhuman torture!
> I really don't remember it being as bad as it is... the time away has
> given me new perspective on how terrible C++ is, and I can say with
> confidence, there is NOTHING C++ could do to make itself a 'better
> option' at this point.

What I find odd about the progress of C++ (11, 14, 17, ...) is that there has 
been no concerted effort to make the preprocesser obsolete.