On 10/05/2016 03:26 PM, Nicolas Goaziou wrote: > Hello, > > "David A. Gershman" <dagersh...@dagertech.net> writes: > >> Not bad, but could it be customizable via variable giving the user the >> choice? > Thank you for your feedback. > > I guess we could introduce a variable to let users shoot them in the > foot, but is there any incentive to do so? I mean, the clutter is > minimal, and the current state can be very annoying at times (ever tried > to start a buffer with a bracket link?). > > Actually, no I haven't. :)
I have no problem with the brackets, I just think they "break up" the flow of reading we're familiar with. Dare I say many people are use to a web-like experience when having hyper links in text. From your description, the existence of the brackets are more for precise edits without having to fudge with point. I have fallen victim to that, but admit, I prefer "clean" links. If you do add the variable, by all means, have the new [format] be the default. Let people like me do the additional work of changing their config. It gives us a chance of being the geniuses who know how to help others if/when they ask on the list. *evil laugh* --David
