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Tao Klerks <tao@klerks.biz> writes:

> Several discussion participants noted they use garbage rather
> than empty just to avoid typing so much...

It is a positive thing, isn't it?

If they consistently use greppable garbage, that may serve as even
better reminders that they need to revisit and clean them up later.