10-14-2009, 01:45 PM
davester wrote:
Some people have been trained to put two spaces after a period, probably based on their typewriter instructions. Others don't understand why that should be necessary since the computer should be able to decide the spacing after periods.
No "probably" or "should" about it.
Those folks who don't understand why two spaces were called for when learning to type on a typewriter, might indeed think it was just a matter of taste.
Those who do know, understand why it's incorrect in professional typesetting and when using a computer.
(Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for standards of action. They're not all just a matter of fashion; not talking with food in your mouth for example.)