Good points. For the record I wasn't trying to say that github1s is "ruining free computing", I was trying to convey the opposite. More diversity is good.

If this had been published first, and github1s came along afterward to make it easier for users who don't set $EDITOR I'd be just as happy that it makes development more inclusive for all, not matter what the tools one prefers.

I'd love to see a mercurial version as well :)