> > Except that this is a very different case.  You're not telling dnf where
> > it can create its own directory.  You are saying "this is your
> > directory, use it".
>

Yes, use it.  But don't destroy data in it that the app didn't create !  rm
-rf ?  Really ? That is a lot strong handed.

Yes, you have a point. It's a much better argument, than "it could,
> because it did". I still think the prudent (and simple) thing is to
> create a subdirectory and wipe that. Or at least put a scary warning
> in the documentation.
>

Why didn't dnf create its own sub dir within the given directory and then
just wipe that ?  Absolutely no chance of destroying user data if you do
that.
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