At my last job, a bunch of the older folks did not realize they had a “two spaces” habit.

It’s a clear tell.

Saw this meme and thought I’d point that out.

  • @elbucho
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    725 days ago

    I realize that I have a “two spaces” habit. I have no problem with it. I find the fact that you are so bothered by an extra space after the period to be bizarre.

    • @CrayonRosary
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      5 days ago

      Only two?      Why not six?      It’s more.

      • @[email protected]
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        75 days ago

        I imagine because it’s larger than the space between words (one space), so as to indicate a break in thought, but not long enough to cause the reading to be stilted.

        But if you’re ee cummings, go right ahead…

      • @elbucho
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        5 days ago

        For that matter, why not zero? I put 2 spaces because it feels right.

      • @elbucho
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        75 days ago

        Sorry, what was the typo?

          • @elbucho
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            24 days ago

            According to the style guidelines you follow, maybe. But a “typo” is always a mistake, and my use of the double space after the period is very much an intentional stylistic choice.