Add Format rules should be non-destructive
#337
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Summary
Add "Format rules should be non-destructive" as a guiding tenet to prevent data loss and establish clear expectations for rule development.
Reasoning
We previously experienced data loss from a destructive formatting rule that had to be removed. This tribal knowledge isn't documented, creating risks as new contributors may unknowingly introduce destructive rules.
Codifying this principle will:
As linting triggers broaden, the blast radius of destructive behavior increases, making this formalization critical for safe, repeatable formatting that users can trust.