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All new packages must be scoped. Existing packages can - and shoudl - be aliased by the owner to a scoped package. Everyone's existing code continues to work,

All new packages must be scoped. Existing packages can - and shoudl - be aliased by the owner to a scoped package. Everyone's existing code continues to work, while all new code is safe. Doesn't seem especially tricky.

Klathmon 9y ago
I agree, but I'm just guessing. I have a feeling that if there weren't any downsides, it would have been done by now.
- vog 9y ago
  My feeling ist that the downside basically boils down to: Lots of work, and having to find volunteers implementing that.