foxfirefey: Smiley faces are born through factorized mechanical torture. (grimace)
foxfirefey ([personal profile] foxfirefey) wrote in [community profile] python2010-04-23 02:34 pm

Dear python shell:

Most of the time when I want to quit using you, I do something like this:

>>> exit
Use exit() or Ctrl-D (i.e. EOF) to exit


I am not sure why, if you know enough about what I want to give me a warning message about what I should Properly Do, you couldn't just exit and save me the headdesking trouble!

Other than that, I love you, so I am hoping you have a Really Good reason for this that I just don't know about.
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[personal profile] dimitar 2010-04-24 08:39 am (UTC)(link)
Guessing user intentions in situations like this could lead to even more serious trouble. It's good when software has clearly defined rules and sticks to them, in my opinion.