[NumPy-Tickets] [NumPy] #1406: [amax()] bad behaviour with complex arrays

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#1406: [amax()] bad behaviour with complex arrays
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 Reporter:  malev                   |       Owner:  somebody      
     Type:  defect                  |      Status:  needs_decision
 Priority:  normal                  |   Milestone:                
Component:  Other                   |     Version:  1.3.0         
 Keywords:  numpy, complex numbers  |  
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Changes (by pv):

  * status:  new => needs_decision


Comment:

 Numpy defines an lexicographical ordering (sort by real part first, then
 by imaginary part) for complex numbers, so the behavior of amax is in line
 with that.

 Changing that at this point requires a heavy reason to do so.

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