Re: describe-mode should first summarize all modes in effect

[Dan Jacobson]

>> Better yet, have describe-mode output Kevin's  list at the top of its
>> output, before getting mired in detail.

K> I don't think that's necessary.  Everything is explained in the "Mode
K> Line" and "Minor Modes" sections of the Emacs manual.  

dusty manual can tell one what SC MML MC-w Fly ... expand to?

K> And `C-h m' already lists each minor mode indicator:

K> | The major mode is described first.
K> | For minor modes, see following pages.

_pages_... scattered miles and miles later, ^L or no ^L.
Why not summarize first?
RMS sent a probable improvement, but not to this list.