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Why not? (Score:2)
I don't see why one shouldn't be allowed to do this, as it's not really different from plain calling
As part of the source hasn't been compiled (or parsed) yet, you can only jump — or call — backwards.
Re: (Score:1)
goto &sub doesn't return to its previous callframe. I'm not quite sure how that pans out during compilation. I think that's part of what's worrying Nicholas. :)