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The wording of GCC maintainer was "the standard doesn't require it." when they informed Linux kernel mailing list.

https://lore.kernel.org/linux-toolchains/Z0hRrrNU3Q+ro2T7@tu...




Reminds me of strict aliasing. Same attitude...

https://www.yodaiken.com/2018/06/07/torvalds-on-aliasing/




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