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> ... I don't agree. Ideally the DRC would also be "net-aware" (aka
> "connection-aware") so that it could have net-specific design rules, as
> well as verifying that you haven't shorted any nets together.

Yes it must be net-aware but it should only care about all copper objects.

> It would be
> nice to be able to set different clearances for high-voltage nets, or
> different minimum trace widths for power nets, for example.

Without doubt and DRC is more important than online guidance.

> In terms of priorities, when I reworked the DRC I wanted to make sure that
> it did what it already advertised accurately (which I believe it now does).

That's good.