I didn't have to keep separate sets of visually identical cables for USB-A to do different things - that's already a reality with USB-C -> USB-C cables. I can

I didn't have to keep separate sets of visually identical cables for USB-A to do different things - that's already a reality with USB-C -> USB-C cables. I can tell at a glance if a USB-A cable supports USB3.0 for instance. I can't tell that for a USB-C -> USB-C cable.