That is a very true point. However, as you are point out, every body has a .exrc/.vimrc In my useless opinion the current defaults are as general as they can b

That is a very true point. However, as you are point out, every body has a .exrc/.vimrc In my useless opinion the current defaults are as general as they can be. I believe they are currently set so that both 20 year veterans and beginners can use any instance of vim if they happen to be without their favorite .vimrc config.