Re: Question about customising faces

[Stefan Monnier]

>> Too bad, because in my experience `set-face-attribute` is more often
>> a problem than a solution.  Maybe you should try to use
>> `face-spec-set` instead.
> Didn't know about `face-spec-set`. Is there a recommended way to customise a
> face in one's init file without using Customize?

I recommend `custom-set-faces` first (i.e. Customize).
And `face-spec-set` as second best.
I can't recommend `set-face-attribute` at all.

>> Regarding your problem with `package-selected-packages`, I plead guilty.
>> Not sure how best to address that problem.  In the short term, you can try
>> something like
>>
>>     (advice-add 'package--save-selected-packages :override #'ignore)
>>
>> tho it probably comes with other undesirable side-effects.  I suggest
>> you file a bug report (and send me the bug#nb) so we can discuss
>> alternatives (and if you filed one already, just send me the bug#nb).
>
> I can file a bug report, but note that this has been discussed before:

Yes, I know, but I'm hoping we can make this discussion a bit more focused.
I think it really needs a way out.


        Stefan