[NumPy-Tickets] [NumPy] #1441: rollaxis() has confusing error messages and should maybe interpret negative start argument differently

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#1441: rollaxis() has confusing error messages and should maybe interpret negative
start argument differently
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 Reporter:  kbasye      |       Owner:  somebody      
     Type:  defect      |      Status:  needs_decision
 Priority:  normal      |   Milestone:  Unscheduled   
Component:  numpy.core  |     Version:                
 Keywords:              |  
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Changes (by rgommers):

 * cc: rgommers (added)
  * status:  new => needs_decision
  * milestone:  => Unscheduled


Comment:

 The documentation in your proposed new version for "start" is actually
 consistent only with the current behavior. I found rollaxis confusing at
 first too, but when I read the docstring now it makes sense.

 Either way, since you're proposing to modify existing behavior, the
 correct place to discuss this on the mailing list. Since it will break a
 lot of existing code I don't think there's a lot of chance this gets
 accepted though.

 Your extra examples and more accurate error message should be included I
 think even if the proposed change is rejected.

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