>>47
Your complaint amounts to "vim is stupid because people who don't know how to use it can't use it". I mean seriously, if you don't like it, then use the arrow keys. I know I did before I knew how to use vim.
I didn't design the layout, so I can't say for sure, but the layout makes sens to me.
Before I start, it's worth pointing out that 'j' and 'k' are the really important keys. While it's neccisary to be able to move left and right, it's not needed as often as up and down. 'h' is chosen because it's left of 'j'. 'l' is chosen because it's right of 'k'.
Why 'j' and 'k':
1) vim isn't designed to be intuitive. It's deigned to be efficient if you know how to use it.
2) The keys are placed on the right hand, since most people are right handed.
3) The keys are placed on the two main fingers.
There could be other layouts I suppose... but sweet jesus, not 'wasd' or 'edsf'.