While I think it is reasonable that all such configuration parameters
be changeable by an API, there is clearly a place for system defaults.
I've run across two such modules that I know. One wanted you to set the
time-zone the system was running in, and the other was to set a default
SMTP
server
That could be very nice. I would really prefer changing parameters
through the API, by calling class functions or something, but I don't
see why everyone should agree with me. Keeping source-editable
parameters in a standard place would then be a win, especially
considering your thoughts about
I'm not sure which is the best mailing list to send this to, so forgive
me if I'm off.
I'll be glad to RFC this if there is interest.
There are several modules I've run across that require you to edit them
after you've installed them. I consider this to be a very bad thing.
What I'm thinking is
