Message 81486 - Python tracker (original) (raw)
The current patch (protect_tk_loading.diff) looks reasonable to me, and it solves my problem with the tests hanging. So I'd suggest you commit the patch, insofar it improves on the current situation.
I'm not an expert in tk, however. So if you're looking for advice from someone knowledgeable on tk's inner workings, you'll need to get someone else involved.