> It should be up to the user whether color is used, not the software author. I don't understand this sentiment. As well say "it should be up to the user what

> It should be up to the user whether color is used, not the software author. I don't understand this sentiment. As well say "it should be up to the user what the function of the software is, not the software author". If you don't like what a particular piece of software is doing, fork it and fix it, or replace it. (To be clear -- I support the idea of `NO_COLOR` and other standards generally, and I strive to implement relevant standards when I can. I just think the above sentiment is bananas).