3.1 to 3.3 only get internet security patcches, and I don't believe this is such an issue. It is not clear from the title (a statement, not a request) and your text what specific patch you would like. If you want to 'reopen a discussion', please post on python-ideas. It appears that your idea is to abandon a rule that does not work. But it is not clear from a first reading exactly what alternative you want.