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Actually I really like the fact that they're JSON files. It makes it very easy to copy/paste preferences between different machines.



OK, that's a valid point - however, copying and pasting from the Library/Application Support folder is just as easy (except maybe finding it).

Where I have a problem is that it violates the expectations of the platform. It's a Mac application - it has a Preferences GUI. This is not a problem with things like Apache, which, as a service, doesn't even have a front-end; I don't expect it there.




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