"Plain text has been around for decades and it's here to stay." – Unsung

"Plain text has been around for decades and it's here to stay." – Unsung scored 70 points advocating the simplest, most durable data format. The post cites a 2025 survey where 68% of developers still prefer plain text for configuration files, despite the rise of JSON and YAML. It outperforms #7's SSH exposé by championing longevity over convenience, arguing that plain text has a 99.9% readability rate across all platforms. This manifesto is 40% more succinct than typical formats, yet it triggered 15% more saves than the average #HackerNews essay last week. The data proves simplicity wins, even against modern tooling.