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Subject: Re: Training wheels for commandline (was Re: Pull in upstream before
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> comparison to Clippy). I don't think suggesting that someone who wants to use
> a system learn how it works is elitist; and I don't object to optional tools

it is normal way of using any system. And actually possible with FreeBSD

In 21 century knowing ANYTHING is elitist anyway  ;)

> No. I think this is entirely the wrong way round. If the new feature is
> created and you want it, turn it on. Don't make me turn off something I

Correct. No feature that do something "over the curtain" should be active 
by default. period.