Reasoning behind the musings

[mojotoad]

Well, the reason this concerns me is that I often tie variables in order to snoop on them. I was under the impression that the hash tie is the most venerable of ties; however, now I see a circumstance where a normal hash is used that would break when the hash is tied -- the program flow alters based on tied status. This is not a big deal with some of the younger ties, but a bit disconcerting for the hash tie.