MySQL Connect link force

The recent discussion on php-dev regarding mysql_connect's new parameter 'force link', today raised an issue, which could only exist in my mind, but then again - it may not. Say - you're a hosting company: -- one user -> one database -> one login -> one password. x users per databaseserver = (x * (max_httpd_childs / cache_factor)) + SAFE_GUARD = max mysql connections. This new boolean, totally whacks that equation. Hosting companies generally run in safe mode, so: 1) Did I miss something, and is this boolean disregarded in safe mode? 2) If not - I can't find the safe_mode config setting to enable it 3) If 1) and 2) should we issue a warning and start working on 2) asap? Met vriendelijke groeten / With kind regards, IDG.nl Melvyn Sopacua Webmaster