Owen Chia <aptx...@gmail.com> writes: > Dear GNU Coreutils Team, > > I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to propose a feature request > regarding the 'rm' command in GNU Coreutils. Specifically, I would like to > suggest the removal of the '-f' short option, while retaining the '--force' > long option. > > The rationale behind this proposal stems from the observation that the '-f' > short option has led to numerous accidental deletions due to its ease of use > and associated muscle memory. By removing the short option and encouraging the > use of the longer '--force' option, we can mitigate such unintended > consequences and promote safer usage of the 'rm' command. > > I believe that requiring users to type the full long option '--force' each > time > they intend to forcefully remove files or directories would serve as an > effective safeguard against inadvertent deletions. The additional effort > involved in typing the longer option will create a deliberate pause, allowing > users to consciously confirm their intent before proceeding with potentially > irreversible actions. > > By implementing this change, we can prevent accidental data loss and promote a > culture of cautious file management practices. The modification aligns with > the > principles of user-friendly design and prioritizes the safety and integrity of > user data. > > I kindly request the GNU Coreutils Team to consider this proposal for the 'rm' > command. I understand that any changes to a widely used utility like Coreutils > require careful consideration and testing. I am available to provide further > insights, conduct additional testing, or assist in any way necessary to > support > the implementation of this feature.
The idea is nice, and understandable, but POSIX requires '-f', so it's a non-starter. Have a lovely day. > Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your > response. Your efforts in maintaining and improving the GNU Coreutils project > are greatly appreciated. > > Sincerely, > Owen Chia > aptx...@gmail.org -- Arsen Arsenović
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