Re: Using org-mode for Research and Notetaking

["Sebastien Vauban" <wxhgmqzgwmuf-geNee64TY+gS+FvcfC7Uqw@public.gmane.org>]

Hi Bastien,

Bastien wrote:
> As suggested, you want to check inline tasks.
>
> I really don't like the current syntax for inline tasks, I would much
> prefer something like special TODO keywords:
>
> * !TODO This would be an inline task, not a headline

I've no clear cut opinion on this right now. Maybe yes, maybe not.

> But perhaps I'm missing something about why the current inline task
> syntax is useful.  I'd be interested in hearing more by people who are
> actually using them...
>
> Thanks for your input!

Though, there are differences between inline tasks and headlines:

- inline tasks are delimited with an ****** END marker (many asterisks)

- hence, they can contain a lot of things inside them:
  + paragraphs
  + lists
  + etc.

I am sure they could somehow be improved, but I already use them a lot for the
big advantage they offer: being tasks, and not breaking the document structure
(not adding levels in your document).

Your proposition would be (very) nice when we don't have to link a note to the
task. Does that mean it should be added?  Does that mean that, then, the notes
could or should be made available thru drawers?

All such questions certainly merit more attention.

Best regards,
  Seb

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Sebastien Vauban