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Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:39:10 +0000
To: PHP internals <internals@lists.php.net>
Subject: [PHP-DEV] Re: [RFC] Exempt input type and value validation from BC Break policy
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From: internals@gpb.moe ("Gina P. Banyard")

On Monday, 2 March 2026 at 13:13, Gina P. Banyard <internals@gpb.moe> wrote=
:

> Hello internals,
>=20
> I would like to propose a short policy RFC to formally exempt input type =
and value validation from our BC Break policy.
> The current wording of the policy already permits us to add validation of=
 inputs, but recently any such changes have been asked to submit an RFC ins=
tead.
> We believe that requiring an RFC for this type of change is detrimental a=
nd adds unnecessary friction for routine maintenance activity and new contr=
ibutors.
>=20
> RFC: https://wiki.php.net/rfc/policy-exempt-type-value-error-bc-policy
>=20
> Best regards,
>=20
> Gina P. Banyard

As the discussion has lasted over 2 weeks and was focused on, IMHO, irrecon=
cilable differences in policy position; I intend to open the vote on Friday=
 afternoon/evening European time.


Best regards,

Gina P. Banyard