[PATCH] you_still_use_that(): reword the instructions

From: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Date: Aug 26, 2026, 14:33 UTC
Message-ID: <xmqqo6epj6is.fsf@gitster.g>

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.

Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
---
 usage.c | 14 ++++++--------
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)

diff --git c/usage.c w/usage.c
index 3f0118ab2a..9933b9911c 100644
--- c/usage.c
+++ w/usage.c
@@ -392,15 +392,13 @@ NORETURN void you_still_use_that(const char *command_name, const char *hint)
 		fputs(hint, stderr);
 
 	fprintf(stderr,
-		_("If you still use this command, here's what you can do:\n"
+		_("If you need a replacement:\n"
 		  "\n"
-		  "- read https://git-scm.com/docs/BreakingChanges.html\n"
-		  "- check if anyone has discussed this on the mailing\n"
-		  "  list and if they came up with something that can\n"
-		  "  help you: https://lore.kernel.org/git/?q=%s\n"
-		  "- send an email to <git@vger.kernel.org> to let us\n"
-		  "  know that you still use this command and were unable\n"
-		  "  to determine a suitable replacement\n"
+		  "- Read https://git-scm.com/docs/BreakingChanges.html.\n\n"
+		  "- Check what others on the mailing suggest as a replacement:\n"
+		  "  https://lore.kernel.org/git/?q=%s\n\n"
+		  "- Send an email to <git@vger.kernel.org> asking for help, only if\n"
+		  "  suggestions by others do not work for you.\n"
 		  "\n"),
 		percent_encoded.buf);
 	strbuf_release(&percent_encoded);