I think it's too late to consider removing the gil from the main implementation.
I think it'll happen one day. Is Python going anywhere?
Give it 20 years. The 2 -> 3 switch will be like the Y2K bug, only remembered by the oldest programmers. The memories of pain will fade, leaving only entertaining war stories. The GIL will still be there, and still be annoying.
Then, when everyone has forgotten, the community will be ready. For an incredibly long and grinding transition to Python 4.
I think it'll happen one day. Is Python going anywhere?
Give it 20 years. The 2 -> 3 switch will be like the Y2K bug, only remembered by the oldest programmers. The memories of pain will fade, leaving only entertaining war stories. The GIL will still be there, and still be annoying.
Then, when everyone has forgotten, the community will be ready. For an incredibly long and grinding transition to Python 4.