Escape key cancelling comment

Currently when writing a comment the escape key cancels the entry. I can definitely see the logic for this, but as a ViM user I have accidentally cancelled so many long and time-consuming comments through natural muscle memory reflex, leading to quite a bit of shouting. I'm certain there are other ViM users out there that have suffered the same fate.

Would removing the escape key -> cancel comment mapping be something you'd consider? Please don't let any prejudice against ViM cloud your judgement.

Many thanks,

Nik