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One space or two?
    #5258450 - 02/03/06 07:55 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

A friend just told me that it is now the standard to insert only a single space after a period. I have always been taught to use two. I think it's easier to read.

Is she full of shit? Has anybody else heard of this?


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Re: One space or two? [Re: WhiskeyClone]
    #5258451 - 02/03/06 07:56 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Two.


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Re: One space or two? [Re: OneMoreRobot3021]
    #5258452 - 02/03/06 07:58 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I never put two. maybe i should start.


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Re: One space or two? [Re: WhiskeyClone]
    #5258454 - 02/03/06 08:06 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I have always used one. Hmmm...... but I usually write like this......

Two. Maybe. I. Should. Start. Trying. That.


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Re: One space or two? [Re: Shroomism]
    #5258458 - 02/03/06 08:12 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I think I've noticed before that the Shroomery erases one of the spaces whenever I use two.

Let me test it:

Test. One space.
Test. Two spaces.

EDIT: Yeah it does erase one of the spaces. Pourquoi?


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Edited by CyberChump (02/03/06 08:12 AM)


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Re: One space or two? [Re: WhiskeyClone]
    #5258460 - 02/03/06 08:12 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

It's a conspiracy!!!!


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Re: One space or two? [Re: Shroomism]
    #5258464 - 02/03/06 08:13 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

:shiftyeyes:


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Re: One space or two? [Re: Shroomism]
    #5258467 - 02/03/06 08:17 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I is taught 2 spaces by my Teachers...And government sponsered program to standardize sentance structure can kiss my hairy nuts.

lol but seriously. I can't stand people who over emphasise the importance of "proper sentance structure" and perfect grammer. Not because its not important in proffessional settings. But because it seems like something very very very insignificant to bitch about. Basically if MY grammer is someone elses concern, than fuck-em theyve got too much free time on there hands.

***the grammer of this post has been butchered for proper effect :smile:***


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Re: One space or two? [Re: Irdamage]
    #5258481 - 02/03/06 08:28 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

You spelled "grammar" wrong.

Don't fucking do it again.


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Re: One space or two? [Re: WhiskeyClone]
    #5258485 - 02/03/06 08:30 AM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I've always been taught it's one space. Now if were padding out a report or term paper, I'd use two.  :tongue:


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Re: One space or two? [Re: Le_Canard]
    #5259580 - 02/03/06 02:41 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

It depends on what rules you're going by. Modern Language Association says two, and that's what I use. I'm pretty sure Chicago Style calls for two as well, but American Psychiatric Association doesn't [I'm not sure about that either though 'cause I've never used it]


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Re: One space or two? [Re: WhiskeyClone]
    #5260144 - 02/03/06 05:47 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Quote:

CyberChump said:
I think I've noticed before that the Shroomery erases one of the spaces whenever I use two.

Let me test it:

Test. One space.
Test. Two spaces.

EDIT: Yeah it does erase one of the spaces. Pourquoi?




Nahh shroomery doesnt erase it. It is HTML, it wont allow you to put multiple spaces without using special tags. I think atleast.


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Re: One space or two? [Re: xmercury]
    #5260155 - 02/03/06 05:53 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I love how huge organizations are formed to nit pick the correct amount of spaces belong after a period. I love even more that depending on what you write, there are completely different rules. So fucking ridiculous! And seriously, the APA style? what psychologists need their own rules? Seriously.


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Re: One space or two? [Re: WhiskeyClone]
    #5260274 - 02/03/06 06:37 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

wtf?! ive never even heard of two spaces after a period... are you on your period or somethin?!?!?!





crazy bastards... two spaces... wtf...  :bored:


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