“I would be very happy to see all kinds of text editors adopt this.”

· Unsung · Sept. 3, 2026, 2:51 p.m.
Summary
The author critiques Will McGugan's 'Ghost Cut' proposal for text editors, arguing it complicates the cut and paste process without solving existing issues. While acknowledging the value of innovation and experimentation in text editing, the post also emphasizes that the proposed change introduces complexity and confusion rather than simplicity.
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