This is essentially the attitude i referred to earlier [1]. You don't see the problem git is actually trying to solve and project your own "world view" onto it

This is essentially the attitude i referred to earlier [1]. You don't see the problem git is actually trying to solve and project your own "world view" onto it - that's how you come up with sentences like "A VCS should do X." Version control does consist of more workflows than just yours. If you want to have meaningful collaboration with many people, the model you refer to does not work at all (hell, even in the small team I work in currently, it slows everybody down). If you're not using gits features, use another tool. You're essentially complaining about the UI of a chainsaw, when what you want to use is an axe. Also, if you're forced to use git, chances are either you or the person(s) forcing you don't see the full picture. [1]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13182911 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13182911