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> From: Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca>
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:05:12 -0400
> 
> > However since we changed to the new style at least 15 years ago, it seems it
> > would be best to drop the old compatibility (which is your first preference
> > as well). Who has the power to make that call? 
> 
> That would be Eli,

I have no opinion on this, provided that the incompatible change is
clearly documented in NEWS and in relevant places in compile.el (if
there are such places).

Thanks.