Re: [PATCH 1/4] usage: help the user help themselves

From: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
Date: Aug 27, 2025, 22:26 UTC
Message-ID: <xmqqy0r4xuy7.fsf@gitster.g>
In-Reply-To: <CAPig+cQkVP57n_FE6dJ0uxvai-J7usxKFp8gzfEbPY=Ytsd6=Q@mail.gmail.com>

Eric Sunshine <sunshine@sunshineco.com> writes:

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> command being retired -- was to reference the provided hints. So,
> something like this:
>
>   - send an email to <...> to let us know
>     that you still use this command and were unable
>     to determine a suitable replacement using the hints
>     provided here

Ah, of course, yes, with Kristoffer's update to tell what the alternative is, your phrasing is perfect.

Thanks.

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