Re: master 0161c9d 1/2: Load all generic-x.el modes unconditionally

[Stefan Monnier]

>> I don't know what they need to be told.
>> Can you clarify what broke or risks breaking because of the change?
> I thought it was clear: suddenly those users will have a gazillion
> modes defined they never intended to use or load or even know about.

I don't see the harm in that.  When you start Emacs you have a gazillion
modes predefined most of which you never intended to use.
What's different here?

> I'm sorry, I don't really see any problem with that.  We have lived
> with that problem for many years.  So I tend to think the cure is
> worse than the disease.

I can't judge because I can't see the disease yet.


        Stefan