empty .vscode directory created for no discernible reason

[cu]

Environment data

VS Code version: 1.18.1
Python Extension version: 0.8.0
Python Version: 2.7.14 (or 3.6.3, not sure which the extension is using)
OS and version: Ubuntu 17.10

Actual behavior

When the Python extension is enabled and a Python file is opened, an empty .vscode directory is created in the root of the workspace/folder.

Expected behavior

Should be able to edit/view Python files without having the .vscode directory being automatically created. Especially since there does not appear to be anything being put there.

Workarounds

Disable the Python extension and the .vscode directory is no longer created when opening Python files.

Steps to reproduce:

• Install/enable Python extension
• Open a folder containing a Python file
• Open a Python file for viewing or editing.

[DonJayamanne]

Duplicate of #253