While I agree that for the average user the default behavior is appropriate, there is still room for improvement. I use Entropy ( http://www.EntropyApp.com ) , which is similar to Springy but also includes "in-archive quick look" and mode shortcuts. So, my workflow is now similar to this:
1. By default, automatically extract like the built-in archiver
2. For "transient archives" where I just want to preview the contents (pictures/documents/crash-logs), open with the CMD key pressed to view the contents. Then press space to preview the files.
I find myself in situation #2 often enough to warrant something like this. It's a lot more convenient than "Extract all -> navigate -> preview -> move to trash".
I agree. The original road to lisp is a prime example of confirmation bias. While a small fraction of the responses are nuanced, most of them are simply along the lines of "lisp rocks."
1. By default, automatically extract like the built-in archiver
2. For "transient archives" where I just want to preview the contents (pictures/documents/crash-logs), open with the CMD key pressed to view the contents. Then press space to preview the files.
I find myself in situation #2 often enough to warrant something like this. It's a lot more convenient than "Extract all -> navigate -> preview -> move to trash".