[NumPy-Tickets] [NumPy] #1083: numpy.array truncates to specified dtype

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#1083: numpy.array truncates to specified dtype
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 Reporter:  AndreasKloeckner  |       Owner:  somebody      
     Type:  defect            |      Status:  needs_decision
 Priority:  low               |   Milestone:  Unscheduled   
Component:  Other             |     Version:                
 Keywords:                    |  
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Changes (by pv):

  * priority:  normal => low
  * milestone:  1.4.1 => Unscheduled


Comment:

 If this will be changed, so should
 {{{
 >>> x = np.array([0], dtype=np.int8)
 >>> x[0] = 12312312
 # no warning or error
 }}}
 and
 {{{
 >>> x = np.array([0], dtype=np.int8)
 >>> x[0] = 12.4
 # no warning or error
 }}}

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