the issue is one of priorities and it is clear to me that supporting python 2.3, or remaining batteries-included, or backward compatible, or whatever other excu

the issue is one of priorities and it is clear to me that supporting python 2.3, or remaining batteries-included, or backward compatible, or whatever other excuse you can come up with is more important than having modern password security. perhaps if it seemed remotely likely that a patch that met most but perhaps not all of your requirements would have a chance of being accepted someone would do it. as it stands it seems to be futile given the unrealistic requirements.