Re: C-x C-v considered harmful

[M Jared Finder <jared@hpalace.com>]

Drew Adams wrote:
> 
> This is like saying that we should change the behavior of `C-x C-f' so that it
> asks for confirmation, because if you don't release the Control key fast enough
> you get `C-x f', which sets the fill column. Or similarly, for `C-x C-b' or `C-x
> C-c' or `C-x C-d' or ... There are tons of key combinations that exhibit the
> same "problem".
> 
> I disagree with all of the above "solutions". The problem is not the behavior of
> `find-alternate-file' or its binding to `C-x C-v'. If there really is a problem,
> it is the too-similar binding of `C-x v d'.

As a relatively new user of Emacs (about five years), I have *NEVER* 
used find-alternate-file, and after reading its description, the 
keystroke savings seems so minor that I can not imagine ever wanting to. 
  Is C-x C-v really so much better than C-x k <RET> C-x C-f?

There's already a mechanism in Emacs to disable old, clunky commands 
than most people don't use and can be harmful, (put SYMBOL 'disabled t). 
    Why not just disable this command?

   -- MJF