Re: dir-locals.el take precedence over user's mode-hook changes

[Stefan Monnier]

>> So rather than "just" switch the order, we need to find a way for the
>> user to be able to cleanly specify which behavior he wants on a case by
>> case basis.

> Maybe something like

> ;; Pre-Local Variables:
> ;; End:

> for variables set before mode hook or

> ;; Post-Local Variables:
> ;; End:

> after mode hook.

Hmm... interesting.  I was thinking of doing it in the .emacs instead,
since often the preference depends also on what is placed on the
mode-hook, and the mode-hook is under the control of the end user,
whereas the dir-locals and file-variables may be under the control of
someone else.

>> Could you explain why you think it should be in dir-locals rather than
>> in the file?
> In the Emacs tree we have more than 50 ChangeLog files and counting.

Indeed, makes sense.  Sorry for not thinking.

>> Please report this bug.
> Done.  (Bug#1744)

Thank you,


        Stefan