Re: python-mode (python.el): python-backspace

[Dave Love]

Richard Stallman <address@hidden> writes:

>     > DEL is a basic command, too basic to be redefined in that way.
>
>     I don't understand this policy, given how it's been used and
>     documented since the year dot.  Are you really suggesting changing the
>     bindings everywhere, like in Info?
>
> I was talking about modes for programming languages.
> You're talking read-only modes for special text.
> These are separate issues.

Perhaps you could explain the issues somewhere in the manuals,
including to what other keys it applies, and in exactly what
circumstances.  What I did was in accordance with the manual, existing
practice, and what was natural to me as a user, so I guess are likely
to make the same sort of mistake.