From: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
To: git@vger.kernel.org
Subject: [PATCH] you_still_use_that(): reword the instructions
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:33:31 -0700 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <xmqqo6epj6is.fsf@gitster.g> (raw)
The message is overly long and may mislead readers into thinking
there is recourse other than adopting the new workflow. Clarify
that it merely helps them find a replacement, rather than offering
to reconsider a decision that has already taken effect.
Signed-off-by: Junio C Hamano <gitster@pobox.com>
---
usage.c | 14 ++++++--------
1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)
diff --git c/usage.c w/usage.c
index 3f0118ab2a..9933b9911c 100644
--- c/usage.c
+++ w/usage.c
@@ -392,15 +392,13 @@ NORETURN void you_still_use_that(const char *command_name, const char *hint)
fputs(hint, stderr);
fprintf(stderr,
- _("If you still use this command, here's what you can do:\n"
+ _("If you need a replacement:\n"
"\n"
- "- read https://git-scm.com/docs/BreakingChanges.html\n"
- "- check if anyone has discussed this on the mailing\n"
- " list and if they came up with something that can\n"
- " help you: https://lore.kernel.org/git/?q=%s\n"
- "- send an email to <git@vger.kernel.org> to let us\n"
- " know that you still use this command and were unable\n"
- " to determine a suitable replacement\n"
+ "- Read https://git-scm.com/docs/BreakingChanges.html.\n\n"
+ "- Check what others on the mailing suggest as a replacement:\n"
+ " https://lore.kernel.org/git/?q=%s\n\n"
+ "- Send an email to <git@vger.kernel.org> asking for help, only if\n"
+ " suggestions by others do not work for you.\n"
"\n"),
percent_encoded.buf);
strbuf_release(&percent_encoded);
next reply other threads:[~2026-08-26 14:33 UTC|newest]
Thread overview: 15+ messages / expand[flat|nested] mbox.gz Atom feed top
2026-08-26 14:33 Junio C Hamano [this message]
2026-08-26 16:04 ` [PATCH] you_still_use_that(): reword the instructions Michael Montalbo
2026-08-26 17:00 ` Junio C Hamano
2026-08-26 17:12 ` Michael Montalbo
2026-08-26 17:36 ` Michael Montalbo
2026-08-26 17:45 ` Junio C Hamano
2026-08-26 17:48 ` Michael Montalbo
2026-08-26 16:06 ` Michael Montalbo
2026-08-26 16:23 ` Junio C Hamano
2026-08-26 17:48 ` [PATCH v2] " Junio C Hamano
2026-08-27 1:22 ` Elijah Newren
2026-08-27 6:49 ` Kristoffer Haugsbakk
2026-08-27 14:38 ` Junio C Hamano
2026-08-27 16:01 ` Junio C Hamano
2026-08-27 18:15 ` [PATCH v3] " Junio C Hamano
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