Oh certainly, I fully agree. I think I'm just saying that I think logging is going to be one of those things, for better or worse, that most developers look at

Oh certainly, I fully agree. I think I'm just saying that I think logging is going to be one of those things, for better or worse, that most developers look at and do the mental calculus of "It's a good idea, but do I want to go out on a limb here, with this issue?" In at least some cases all the factors added together just won't work out to it being worth the risk/effort. Basically just the IBM thing. Was IBM always the best choice? No. But even so, it was often the best choice for the individuals making that call. This is the sort of thing that you have to recognize and contend with if you want to introduce change.