[Numpy-discussion] comparing string array with None raises ValueError, more opinions please

[Perry Greenfield]

Todd Miller wrote:

> So the two choices now on the table are:
> 
> 1. Change string equality comparisons to return an array of false or
> true for objects which don't convert to strings.  Change Numeric
> equality comparisons in a similar fashion.
> 
> 2. Special case string equality comparisons for None, as is done with
> numerical comparisons.  Raise a type error for objects (other than None)
> which don't convert to string arrays.
> 
> I think I like 2.  Other opinions on 1 & 2?  Other choices?
> 
> Regards,
> Todd
> 
It would seem consistency with numerical arrays is important so 
unless someone presents a compelling argument for changing that
behavior for arrays, the choice appears clear. 

Perry

[wishing he had spent a little more time thinking about it and 
trying to remember why None is special cased for comparisons]