IMO Freddie's first post was accurate and straightforward - it's an optimization for vB3 from the upcoming 3.0.2 release. Since adding it involves editing a file, and it's not a bug, this seems to be the appropriate place to release it. Of course, there are other possible ways to look at it, but the majority here seem to appreciate it as do I. Thanks again Freddie!
Any other tidbits you can throw our way?