Questions about the record pattern

[Brian Goetz]

> I assume, given that the feature has been rolled out and is seeing 
> active additions, debates on syntax are valid :)

*Debates* on syntax are never valid :)

Reasoned, respectful, bounded, value-adding discourse about the pros and 
cons, tradeoffs, potential for confusion, expressiveness, etc, are 
tolerated to the extent they shed light and not heat.