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How to handle future compatibility lints

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Description

Should ferrocene mandate that they are denied, or should it allow them to be silenced? And should there be a difference between future compatibility lints that fix soundness holes and those that don't?

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First clarify Ferrocene's policy for future compatibility lints, including whether silencing is allowed and whether soundness-related lints differ; done requires a documented decision.

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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