There's a huge difference between Perl 6 and Python 3. And Python 3 surely is not "killing Python" or "causing major problems". In hindsight, I think it's been

There's a huge difference between Perl 6 and Python 3. And Python 3 surely is not "killing Python" or "causing major problems". In hindsight, I think it's been very good that Python 3 hasn't been about drastic, immediate change. It has been a very controlled transition that has allowed existing users to remain undisturbed, while simultaneously allowing the language to evolve. Those who don't need Python 3's benefits today are perfectly able to continue using Python 2.7. Nobody is forced into upgrading, yet Python 2 still remains very well supported. Those who want or need what Python 3 offers can upgrade when they see fit. We've seen the major libraries and frameworks support Python 3 over time, as demand for this support has grown. It now has a very robust community building around it. Unlike Perl 6, we've actually been able to seriously use Python 3 for a long time now. While it's clear now that Python 3 is the future, Python 2 users haven't been abandoned, either. Everyone has remained as good as they were before, if not better off.