Comment 2 for bug 522708
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| Numérigraphe (numerigraphe) wrote Re: Get rid of the vim directives at the end of each file | #2 |
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(Get the code!)
Please note: I don't wan't to go on a flame war with VIM users (they're so used to it!), only pointing at bad separation of concerns.
> What's the problem exactly?
It's mostly useless and it takes time to maintain. Little time I grant you, but that's a pointless distraction.
>Actually, these hints are very useful as they ensure a modicum of respect for the project's conventions(...)
>I believe it's more about ensuring non-broken edits(...)
These are none of the source's business. IMHO: know your tools, use your tools.
If you want to help VIM users, can't a config file be set up in a .vimrc or something?
Is VIM so important in our community?
Lionel