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On Monday 5. October 2015 20.33.04 s7r via bitcoin-dev wrote:
> For example, I don't see this controversial nor a violation of the BIP
> requirements. Mike had some fair objections, they were explained by
> gmaxwell and Jorge, everybody understood. The explanation is clear,
> with plausible practical examples, so from my point of view the
> objections have no arguments to sustain the claim.

I enjoyed reading them, but I have to admit I'm not convinced and for me the 
objections stand.

Softforks are unnecessarily dangerous and I feel entirely avoidable. It is a 
risk that not worth taking.