Re: C-x C-v considered harmful

[Markus Triska]

Kevin Rodgers <address@hidden> writes:

> 5. Make find-alternate-file use a yes-or-no-p confirmation prompt if
> the buffer has an associated process.  This would cover *shell*

I agree completely with Bob that C-x C-v should be made safer. I use it
very frequently and have also accidentally lost data by using it. Your
suggestion of making it dependent on an associated process sounds very
good, but unfortunately it doesn't work for example with ERC buffers.