> I completely disagree.

I agree with your disagreement (although I can see the other POV).

> (Of course, to be completely consistent "right" shouldn't select
> anywhere, even in the file browser.

Disagree, left and right are fastest way to traverse a tree - having to
click Select each time would be awful. But Select functions also, so people
can already pick and choose.

Worst-case, make it an option...

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