Re: [Issue 943] Changed - svn prop* should be able to operate on URLs

> + ------- Additional Comments From kfogel@tigris.org 2002-10-28 08:21 PST --
> + I've put this in Post-1.0, as it's an improved interface to
> + functionality that people can already get via their working copies.
> + (Glad to see it done before 1.0, of course.)

Users do stupid things even with well-designed, unconfusing
interfaces. Bugs like this make the lives of those of us
supporting these people harder than they already are. That's why
i raised the issue twice before. When Ben Collins-Sussman
suggested that i file this issue the way it is, i was reluctant
to conflate the two issues, but went along anyway.

Frankly, i don't care about operation on URLs, but the
inconsistency is a real problem.

> + Just my $0.02: I think the subtle difference in -r behavior with the
> + prop* commands versus other commands is okay. Yes, it is
> + inconsistent, but in practice I'll bet few people get confused.

I find it interesting that you acknowledge that the difference is
a subtle one but nevertheless think most users will have no
problem seeing and understanding the difference.

--
Eric Gillespie <*> epg@pretzelnet.org

Build a fire for a man, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on
fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. -Terry Pratchett

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