Re: One vs many directories

[Ihor Radchenko]

> In fact the properties, custom ID and else inside is mostly visually
> disturbing me though it is necessary.

FYI: org-custom-properties and org-toggle-custom-properties-visibility


Jean Louis <bugs@gnu.support> writes:

> * Texas Cyberthal <texas.cyberthal@gmail.com> [2020-11-21 18:46]:
>> I guess I avoid the problem you're talking about by mostly excluding
>> bulk prose from the Agenda directory.  They're fundamentally different
>> and should be handled differently.
>
> Well said. 
>
>> One is about human language, the other is about database metadata.
>
> That is so.
>
> In fact the properties, custom ID and else inside is mostly visually
> disturbing me though it is necessary. Before knowing about Org I have
> already had a system of planning, projects, tasks, and all that could
> be related to people, groups and what other else things. This part of
> Org that is dependant on meta data is better managed through
> dedicated databases. 
>
>> The temptation to do everything inline just because Org supports it
>> is one of Org's biggest traps.  It's like the trap of trying to
>> outline strictly when you should be rambling.
>
> Temptation is brought through the usage of Org as there are not so
> many choices beyond it. Org is meant to keep simple things
> simple. Data being managed may easily grow into complex thing.