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Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:05:35 -0500
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From: DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com>
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I am not philosophically opposed to improving the user experience,
especially if it helps newbies learn the tools faster and easier.

However, I'm opposed to removing functionality just because you don't
think people "need" it.  Layout is something that's more of an art
than a science, and people who do a lot of layout get used to the
quirks and features that work for them.  Flexibility lets them find a
method that's comfortable for them.

Removing features because they're not "needed" is like removing orange
paint because artists can just mix red and yellow.  Sure it's do-able
but it's not convenient for folks who like orange.

Perhaps it's time for a beginner/expert switch for the menu system?
So that at first it only tells you about the "normal" ways of dealing
with things, but you can open up the rest of the features later?