Let me start by saying I have tremendous respect for the people who oversee C++'s evolution. It seems like a very difficult challenge, and I believe their inten

Let me start by saying I have tremendous respect for the people who oversee C++'s evolution. It seems like a very difficult challenge, and I believe their intentions are pure. But I agree completely with your point about "move" semantics. Some language rules that seem clear to Sutter et al are insanely complicated to normal C++ developers. Most of us could probably stay on top of C++'s rules if we spent many hours per week on that task. But few of us have the time or interest to do that.