I'm sorry, but I completely disagree that changing /wp-content/uploads/ to /assets/ in any way whatsoever makes code more "clean".

Why try to build in the overhead of the Options Framework Plugin, when you can merely implement the Settings API on your own? (I'd be happy to answer any related questions; I've been trying to learn the ins and outs of the Settings API, and would be happy to share.)

What is "dirty" about 'automatic-feed-links'? What do you mean by "dirty"?

Don’t like it? Fork it..

Totally unnecessary, and I hate when this sentiment is used as a means to stifle debate.