Re: gnus should accept UTF8 even if UTF-8 is standard

[Stefan Monnier]

>     I think completing utf8 to utf-8 is the best solution as you and Stephen
>     described, so it's worth some code.

> It would look strange for completion to make such a change within a
> word of the user's input.  It may be ok, but let's not forget the
> easy alternative: accept that input without having it visibly change
> in the minibuffer.

Agreed.

> For instance, completing-read could accept a list of alternatives
> that are valid if entered, but should not affect completion.

It's just easier to do a "loose match" than to hardcode a list
of alternatives.


        Stefan