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by 2pEXgD0fZ5cF 1905 days ago
The problem is that these features need to be worked on, they require attention and the implementation sends a (strong) message.

It's not just the fact that it exists that leaves the bad taste, it's the fact the decision was made, what that implies about the mentality/goals of the people making such a decision and that it will from that point on hog resources. And those aspects won't go away by not using it.