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> Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:58:54 -0600
> From: 2QdxY4RzWzUUiLuE@potatochowder.com
> 
> That analysis seems sound, but I'm not up on XDG standards or the latest
> emacs thought processes enough to be sure (and Lisp furhter blurs the
> line between data and config, not to mention code).  Perhaps the emacs
> maintainer(s) can clarify on this thread, or perhaps you could file a
> bug report.
> 
> Eli?  Stefan?

It's all in the manual and in NEWS.  There's nothing more to it.  If
something in what the manual says is unclear, please ask more specific
questions about the unclear parts.