DIP 1038--"@mustUse" (formerly "@noDiscard")--Accepted

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On Monday, 7 February 2022 at 13:55:40 UTC, Paul Backus wrote:
>
> I've seen similar sentiments expressed many times before, in 
> other contexts. Every time, there are some who insist that the 
> new name will never feel natural to them, and they will never 
> let go of the old name. And every time, history proves them 
> wrong.
>
> The fact is, human brains are quite plastic and adaptable. 
> You'll get used to @mustUse, just like I did, and so will 
> everyone else.

First, I'm not 'insisting' on anything. I'm just expressing a 
view.

nodiscard is already used by more programmers that D is likely to 
ever adopt.

Indeed, it's these programmers that D is trying to adopt.

I'm not sure forcing such people to adapt is necessarily the 
right approach.

that is my point.

it's not necessary. you making it necessary ;-)