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> I do buy the argument that B is simpler than A, despite the fact that B requires more commands than A. B can be thought-of as
> simpler because I only have to memorize three things to get a kernel: (1) start with a config file, (2) run config with said file
> (3) follow the instructions that config gives me. Meanwhile, in comparison, A requires the memorization of different and arguably
> less accessible information.

there is one other argument - why removing something that is fine?

and once again - i do keep only /usr/src/sys on most machines.
and update it WHEN i decide to my own way.

Is doing something your own way instead of "the only right" (which 
actually results in more load to FreeBSD.org servers) bad now?

i always though unix is flexible and there is no "the only right" way.