Curious issue with char_traits

[Peter Dimov]

Gabriel Dos Reis wrote:
> "Peter Dimov" <pdimov@mmltd.net> writes:
>
>> Can you please point me to the relevant messages? The notes on issue
>> 218:
>
> As I said you also have to read the full discussion on the reflector.
> The notes in the audit trail is a short summary.  Furthermore, a straw
> vote in a small working group does not necessarily reflect the view of
> the group involved in a larger discussion.  I guess it really is time
> you dive into the archive.

That's what I've been doing. Nothing so far except c++core-10766, in which 
you kindly direct Dave Abrahams to the "audit trail of the relevant DR". 
I'll keep digging, and thanks for all your help, it's much appreciated.