[braindeath]

> Buggering op[] would be the slowest possible way to get the NUL there.

> Evidently that is a minority preference.

What evidence? Pointing out a fact isn't an endorsement.

> If you think anybody is complaining about the extra space for the NUL

Then what exactly are you complaining about? Setting the byte to 0? If not, why are you being so obtuse?

> what you are barking up is not even a tree.

In this thread your tone is repeatedly that of a condescending jerk.

[ncmncm]

You have presented your credentials.