Polling the mouse

[Richard Gaskin]

> My real question is, given that you're confused about this, how many
> other people must be, and if a lot, does this behavior really need to
> be preserved?

As long as the docs provide clear examples of how to live without it,
migrating away from it should not be a problem in the long run.

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