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bug#13055: 24.3.50; `scroll-margin' not always honored in Info buffers


From: Dani Moncayo
Subject: bug#13055: 24.3.50; `scroll-margin' not always honored in Info buffers
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 22:32:40 +0100

>> >> IMO, `scroll-margin' clearly makes sense whenever the displayed text
>> >> changes, regardless of the relation between the old displayed text and
>> >> the new one.
>> >
>> > You are reading into the variable a meaning it never had.
>>
>> In that case, I'd like you to consider whether that meaning could make
>> any sense.
>
> It does to me, and I already explained why.  Twice.

True - you said that I was requesting a new feature.  But I didn't
perceive any intention to change the status-quo  (sorry if I
misinterpreted you).  When I say "consider", I mean "consider the
possibility of revising the current behavior".

>> > Anyway, I'm tired of having my arguments heard and discarded.
>>
>> I'm sorry you feel that way.  I don't discard your arguments.  I just
>> sometimes disagree with them.
>
> A constructive disagreement is the one where arguments of your
> opponent are accepted, digested, and then countermanded by explaining
> _why_ they are incorrect.  Simply reiterating your opinion
> disregarding anything I say to back up mine does not make a useful
> discussion.

Good explanation.  100% agreement.  I'll do my best for being more
constructive next time.


-- 
Dani Moncayo





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