> Chesterton's Fence only applies to removing existing fences, so it obviously only applies to fences that already exist. It doesn't say anything about whether

> Chesterton's Fence only applies to removing existing fences, so it obviously only applies to fences that already exist. It doesn't say anything about whether or not you should build the fence in the first place. I'm also really having trouble understanding why it's so complicated for you to understand. Chesterton's fence says you shouldn't remove a fence until you understand why it's there. Ergo the removal of a fence requires effort. Ergo you should not put up fences unless provide actual value, because they will require effort to remove later. Regardless, Chesterton's fence is a principle with whatever wisdom one chooses to draw from it. I guess if you disagree with me it doesn't really matter.