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Subject: Re: (fn ...) - please fill it at the point of generation
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:36:05 -0500
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    >     I would like the filling to be done at the point where the (fn...) is
    >     generated, not just when it is displayed by `C-h f'.
    >
    > It is better, more general, the way it is.

    How is it more general? Why is it better?

It is better to have the raw data in a simpler and more regular
format.  If you want to fill that line, you can do so.  You can also
NOT fill it.

That is my decision, so please let's end this discussion.