Re: Hints proposal

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Brian Hurt wrote:
> Or, in shorter forms:
> 1) If you make it convient to use, expect it to be used a lot.  If it 
> shouldn't be used a lot, don't make it convient.
> 2) Breaking features means that people won't upgrade.
> 3) Programmers are idiots- design accordingly.

The PostgreSQL project has had a philosophy of trying to limit user
choice when we can _usually_ make the right choice automatically. 
Historically Oracle and others have favored giving users more choices,
but this adds complexity when using the database.

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