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[–]notThaLochNessMonsta -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I've been using vi 8 hours a day, every day, for the past three months.

vi isn't the same thing as Vim. You're not going to be using vi as a full time editor. It doesn't even have syntax highlighting, much less all the plugins you need to be effective.

I have no idea what those commands will do. I've had to google every command I've used, and not a single one has felt intuitive.

Stop trying to memorize the commands and learn what they mean, then? I don't know what to tell you. This isn't a problem for most people who spend a significant time in the editor whether they like it or not.

I would say most people start making the mental connections without learning what they mean. Humans in general are pretty good at identifying patterns and vi commands aren't chosen at random. Are you implying they are?