Long ago I created a bug for this (not a PR) myself. IIRC the problem is the author had some grand design for platform neutral filename handling or something,

Long ago I created a bug for this (not a PR) myself. IIRC the problem is the author had some grand design for platform neutral filename handling or something, so didn't want some simple fix that would be "temporary." It's just silly and lacking perspective. Letting the bug sit in there while procrastinating on some larger project. Waiting for some ideal circumstance, but not acting to create it, so nothing happens. But, to do the "temporary fix," you have to admit you're not acting on your goal. Fitting that the author would abandon the project, if they are making such intentions and not following through.