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Originally Posted by gmw
I definitely sympathise with the confusion, but it seems to be the case. It's not helped by MS doing weird and wonderful tricks with Windows Explorer so that folders of files don't look like folders of files anymore - unless you spend lots of time in the background reclaiming control of your system, or using software that lets you see what's actually there ... you know, like Explorer used to.
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I don't know what problem you're having with Explorer, but I can see what is a folder or file just fine up to and including Windows 8.1...
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But the fact is that enormous effort has been taken to try an hide the file system from the user - with varying levels success. Sending your average user to live there (while they create their story structure) might be a step in the wrong direction.
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Hiding the file system was the step in the wrong direction. Ever encountered this, if something goes wrong?
"Where are your pictures stored?"
- ".... muuuh.... in iPhoto?" (or other application).
Because everyone is trying to hide *everything*, no-one actually knows how stuff functions anymore. Granted; many people don't need Linux-like control where you select your own Window Manager, or set the colors of the "ls" command, but I think it's a good thing when people *KNOW* what they are actually doing.
Relying on a specific application to organize your work without actually knowing HOW it is organized or can be accessed without the use of that application is a very bad idea.