Hmm - about manifest/enum

[Walter Bright]

Steven Schveighoffer wrote:
> And no, *we* can't live without it.  Maybe you can, but I can't.

That's why using const isn't required. You don't need to use const in 
your programs at all. My opinions on things (like the validity of gc) 
sometimes took years to change. That doesn't mean you're necessarily 
wrong, just that I wouldn't expect any experienced programmer to change 
their opinion overnight. All I ask is that you try it out here and 
there, and see how it works for you.