[fizixer]

I agree what you say while also pointing out that unix home directory has become a complete mess. Anyone (any installed software) can do whatever they like, there is no mechanism of enforcement, and advice in the form of constructive critque or comment is not even a drop in the bucket towards fixing the problem.

[noitpmeder]

I find that I want to use a project _more_ if they follow best practices like using ~/.config/{app_name}. Attention to details like that usually indicate a higher quality piece of software overall.