Re^3: Detecting if a string is a regular expression

[LanX]

in reply to Re^2: Detecting if a string is a regular expression
in thread Detecting if a string is a regular expression

yeah I noticed, but normally I prefer the more obvious syntax. (the m is superfluous too =)

PS: I know someone will show us now benchmarks demonstrating that at least 3 and half processor cycles are waisted this way ... ;)