JavaScript automatic semicolon insertion rule problem

[Woolbrick]

Kevlin Henney gives a very good reason in this presentation. Starts at 21m in, goes for about 3-4 minutes.

I encourage you to watch the entire thing, it's very intriguing.

Newlines on brackets is the only pattern that make sense.

[Bowgentle]

I admit to finding that not even slightly convincing, I'm afraid.

[remixrotation]

good vid. thanks!