Re: [RFC v2] Rebasing merges: a jorney to the ultimate solution (Road Clear)

> 
> > For myself, I do actually favor Sergey`s approach in general, but 
> > _implemented_ through what Phillip described (or a mixture of both, to 
> > be precise). But, let me explain... :)
> 
> So as you explained later in this sub-thread, Sergey's approach is
> essentially the same as Phillip's.
> 
> I still do not understand Sergey's approach on a fundamental level. I
> mean, I can follow his instructions how to implement his algorithm, but it
> is as if I had a blindfold on and somebody guided me through a maze: I
> understand *what* I am supposed to do, but I have no clue *why*.
> 
> And admittedly, I got very frustrated when a document was thrown my way
> that is too long to read in one sitting, and all of my attempts at getting
> clear and comprehensible answers to specific questions were met with "go
> and read that document, I am sure you will understand then".
> 
> For something as fundamental to my daily workflow as an interactive rebase
> (*especially* when trying to maintain the branch topology), this is no
> good at all.
> 
> Since you already confirmed that there is essentially no difference
> between the two approaches, I will simply go with the one I understand, in
> particular I understand *why* it works.
> 
> But let's read on, maybe I will change my mind based on your explanations
> (which do answer my questions, thank you so much for that)...