> While the proposed changes introduce a risk of BW incompatibility, the
> ...
> FWIW, we have already checked our intent within the JavaEE architects
> and spec leads group and while personal opinions
> of individual spec leads are divided, we are free to proceed with the
> change at our own discretion.
Strange. I once read on this list that we must not induce ANY backwards incompatibility. Can you elaborate why THIS one is different?