The Python FAQ itself adresses this: https://docs.python.org/3/faq/design.html#why-is-join-a-string-method-instead-of-a-list-or-tuple-method https://docs.python

The Python FAQ itself adresses this: https://docs.python.org/3/faq/design.html#why-is-join-a-string-method-instead-of-a-list-or-tuple-method https://docs.python.org/3/faq/design.html#why-is-join-a-stri... You'll have to decide if you find that convincing. I understand your point and kind of wish I hadn't read this thread because I'm more torn than before.