This behavior change was noticed between Thunar 1.0.2 to 1.1.4-r1, I have not tried other versions. When moving or copying a directory, and directory symlink of the same name exists in the destination: Previous behavior was to merge contents of the directory being copied/moved over with those of the directory symlink in the destination. As of 1.1.4-r1, the behavior is to overwrite the directory symlink, replacing it with the directory of the same name.
Does it ask the user about this first or does it just overwrite the link? Can you perhaps formulate steps to reproduce this problem as well as expected and actual result using very simple example?
Good day, In Thunar 1.2.0, create a symlink to another directory with the name "foo", Elsewhere in the tree, create a directory also named "foo", Attempt to move or copy the newly created directory into the parent of symlink "foo", User is presented with a dialogue box stating "This folder already contains a symbolic link "Foo"." - "Replace/Replace All/Skip/Cancel", Selecting "replace" overwrites the symlink with the new directory. Expected behavior is that the user would not be prompted and the contents of new directory "foo" would be transparently merged with contents of existing symlink "foo". Only when files of same name exist would user be prompted to take action. If you wish, I can track down the point at which this behavior changed, if the earlier version is still in Portage. I hope this is of assistance. Thank you for your time and attention. -Alex
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