Re: e and pi

[Stefan Monnier]

>> If function argument names are the problem, why not just give them
>> static scope, overriding any existing dynamic bindings?  While it's
>> idiomatic elisp to use `let' to bind dynamic variables, AFAICT no one
>> uses function arguments to do the same.

> I don't have the Emacs source at hand and won't for a couple days, but
> I'm sure there are a few places where default args to functions are
> used to bind dynamic variables to (default) nil.

Indeed, there are a few places where Elisp code binds dynamic variables
not with a let but with a function argument.  I find this revolting, and
would welcome a byte-compiler warning to "flog the author with a wet
noodle".


        Stefan