bug#12443: 24.2.50; Default values in the minibuffer prompt (fix inconsisntecy)

[Jambunathan K]

Dani Moncayo <dmoncayo@gmail.com> writes:

>>> Thanks, but if we agree that there is a problem here (or there is room
>>> for improvement), it would be better to fix this in the vanilla Emacs.
>>
>> It's a matter of taste (some people prefer the "(default ...)").
>
> maybe, but other people (Drew, you, me and I guess many others) prefer
> other behavior.
>
> Therefore, it seems that this should be user-configurable.

A new/first-time user will need a hint.

An experienced user or a user with some experience - one who knows what
to expect, where and when - will find it a clutter.

I believe I belong to the third camp.
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