Ideally, proposed API expansions should be based on a demonstrated user need. This API is over decade old and I don't recall a single user request for this functionality.  A quick scan of StackOverflow didn't turn-up any questions or answers on the subject.

I don't see anything intrinsically wrong with the idea, but in the absence of demonstrated need, it is likely to become unused cruft with it attendant burden on maintenance and cognitive load.