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I can't help but see that argument as post rationalization from people who have bee using :wq their whole life

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Been using :x from the start about 4 years ago and I never accidentally encrypted a file.

Same (but for a longer period of time). I'm kind of surprised people don't know this.

Same. Been using :x for about 20 years. Had no idea there was some similar encryption nonsense.

I've been using `rm` and `rm -rf` for as long without losing data, but I understand why some people like having a trash can. Different workflows are susceptible to different hazards.

If you're not parent, you will definitely be interested in : https://github.com/rushsteve1/trash-d

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