> actions depend of the context, "create a new directory" doesn't apply
if a file is selected for example...

This is true in tight context. The red line is to have a choice or being
restricted from it. For example in Firefox when I'd like to copy an url,
I can select copy, move to a folder, decide that I need a new folder for
it first, create a new folder and paste the url into it afterwards. The
context menu doesn't restrict me to only copy and paste an url it offers
parallel to create a new folder.

Imagine to select a file and select copy, change your mind to create a
folder first, you need to move the mouse somewhere else to get the
appropriate context menu. Result, don't click on a file if you'd like to
create a new folder, at least don't change your mind after selecting a
file - computer restricts brain.

> busy and confusing menu

Thanks, it answers my question if too much context is confusing.

> hit either the icon or the filename and that should be easy enough to
do?

True, I guess it's just a matter of getting used to it. The restriction
remains.

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