Re: [PATCH] you_still_use_that(): reword the instructions

From: Michael Montalbo <mmontalbo@gmail.com>
Date: Aug 26, 2026, 16:04 UTC
Message-ID: <CAC2QwmJ_fjNw9z+8an9Doq6Mx_29R5mcGXT1=NnVvu-g71QByA@mail.gmail.com>
In-Reply-To: <xmqqo6epj6is.fsf@gitster.g>

On Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 7:33 AM Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com> wrote:

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> The message is overly long and may mislead readers into thinking
> there is recourse other than adopting the new workflow.  Clarify
> that it merely helps them find a replacement, rather than offering
> to reconsider a decision that has already taken effect.
>

I think this change makes sense.

> +                 "- Send an email to <git@vger.kernel.org> asking for help, only if\n"
> +                 "  suggestions by others do not work for you.\n"

Maybe a slight reword to reinforce the idea that the command is not coming back:

  "Send an email... asking for help, only if suggested replacements
    for the [now?] deprecated command do not work for you."

Other than that suggestion, I think the change looks good.