.on() not working with selector path starting at selected element on v1.8.1

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On version 1.8.1, $(element).on(event,selector,fn) isn't working when the selector path is starting at the same level or at a higher level than element path. This was working on version 1.8.0

1.8.1 (not working) ​http://jsfiddle.net/TxsmH/ 1.8.0 (working) ​http://jsfiddle.net/TxsmH/2/

[dmethvin]

This was actually an intended change, but I agree it needs to be documented. Non-positional selectors in delegated events were the only place where the selector "looked up" when trying to do a match. The case you have there is actually very unusual because it should have "#b" and there's no need for "#a #b". In general, if you attach a delegated event at or below a particular element there is no need to check that it is a descendant of that element.

I hope that explains why the change was made...can you adjust your selectors?

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