[boost] Re: Re: Traits-based design and ODR

From: David B. Held (dheld_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-05-03 11:55:35

"Greg Colvin" <greg_at_[hidden]> wrote in message
news:5.1.0.14.0.20020502160149.02b00b50_at_GMMAIL...
> [...]
> Note that the objections to counted_ptr were never that it wasn't
> customizable enough, but that people who needed it could just as
> well roll their own, so why clutter up the standard?

On the other hand, it looks like the LWG is a lot more open to a
more customizable pointer *now*, so why shouldn't we let them
take a look at one?

> So I have some fear that a Loki-style smart pointer could meet the
> same fate as counted_ptr did, and that pushing it too hard might
> prevent a simpler shared_ptr proposal from being accepted.

If this is a major concern, we can always propose shared_ptr +
smart_ptr as good buddies that play nice.  And if smart_ptr fails,
shared_ptr can still carry the ball.  But so far, it sounds to me like
smart_ptr is something people want, but are scared to death to have
or use.  It's a curious situation.  I wish people would just try it, and
see if it works.

Dave