Comment by mixmastamyk

Right, the first arg can also be a compiled pattern|bytes. Not an issue in the real world however. The problem is when it can't handle what you give it, not when it can handle what you give it and additional things.

Normally you'd use `pattern.match(string)` in that case.

They said specifically more than once that they're not going to change (almost) every line in the repo for any reason, and not only to types but other syntax improvements. Probably to keep git blame intact and avoid introducing new bugs.

Honestly, this reads as an obsession with theoretical concerns.