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> > > If this is mostly about saving typing, you could get a similar effect adding
> > > an alias. Something like
> > >
> > > git config --global alias.pushfl 'push --force-with-lease'
> >
> > Correct, and I already have an alias:
> > 'pf = push --force-with-lease --force-if-includes'.
> >
> > However, I see the config option more valuable - it would protect against
> > accidental `push -f`, which, out of habit, is very probable to run on accident.
> > With the config option, would feel safe and wouldn't need the alias either.
> 
> It would normalize the use of `push -f` in people's muscle memory,
> which would be a potential disaster if someone lost their
> configuration, but not this muscle memory. It also would break
> automation/scripts - `git push` is likely used by both humans and
> automation <...>. A separate flag (or just using an alias if it's for
> saving typing) would be safer.

Fair point, I retract my config option proposal.
A separate flag, as proposed by OP, would make more sense. Thanks.