Re: [boost] Another set of macros to deprecate (and then remove)?

Subject: Re: [boost] Another set of macros to deprecate (and then remove)?
From: John Maddock (boost.regex_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-12-18 14:23:51

>> Thanks.  This proves that the choice is deliberate.
>>
>> However, it doesn't answer whether using the double-negative is a good 
>> idea.
>> Why not use BOOST_STDC_NAMESPACE and BOOST_CXX11_RVALUE_REFERENCES instea
>
> NO macros are for defects
> HAS macros are for features

Correct, that was the original intention.  Double negative or not, it makes 
it quite explicit what the workaround is for.

John.