Comment 2 for bug 385511

I sympathise with both sides on this one, particularly the x bits. This isn't quite as dangerous as an anonymous FTP user uploading a script with "rm -rf /" in it. Perhaps make it a user option, with a discussion of the implications?

As for other perms, and file dates (see my bug 385511), time stamps are show stoppers for my application. I'll just set up an rsync server and not pay Canonical anything. I can see where others would consider permission tracking a show stopper.