[masklinn]

> The problem with using strict UTF-8 for paths is that paths aren't guaranteed to be valid UTF-8.

Ok but I’m not saying to do that. I’m saying if you have not-utf8 strings don’t call them UTF8.

> How do you want to write a program that opens a path who's name is invalid UTF-8?

That’s not my problem given I’m not advocating for that.

[StefanKarpinski]

The issue is that when you're implementing something like a programming language or a robust general purpose utility, then simply not being able to open—or list or remove or stat—paths with invalid names is not really acceptable.

[masklinn]

Do you actually read comments before replying?