Re: accumulated "(package-initialize)" lines

[Stefan Monnier]

> I noticed that my ~/.emacs files on various systems start accumulating
> multiple sections that say:
>
>     ;; Added by Package.el.  This must come before configurations of
>     ;; installed packages.  Don't delete this line.  If you don't want it,
>     ;; just comment it out by adding a semicolon to the start of the line.
>     ;; You may delete these explanatory comments.
>     (package-initialize)

I'd recommend you reach right away for the M-x report-emacs-bug.

> And it sounds like this feature has been an annoyance to some of your
> more experienced users, which makes me wonder if their opinions aren't
> being given enough weight.

They haven't been nearly loud enough, I guess:
I haven't even noticed those sentiments.  But in your case (where they
accumulate), it's not even a question of liking or not, it's just
a clear cut misbehavior.


        Stefan