Is it new style or just lack of style?

[Steven D. Majewski]

On 3 Aug 2001, Paul Boddie wrote:

> Roman Suzi <rnd at onego.ru> wrote in message news:<mailman.996819245.9680.python-list at python.org>...
> > Hello!
> > 
> > More and more I am starting to see people adding extra
> > blanks in ( ).
> 
> [...]
> 
> > Is it new style?  I am sure this contradicts Python Style
> > Guide, but where from this new style appeared? I saw Java programs
> > with the same ugly padding...
> 
> I first saw it employed in Java and C++ programs some time ago. I
> suspect it has more to do with the usage of poor text editing software
> than anything else; that is, software which isn't well-suited to
> editing programs.
> 
 
In my case, I think it has more to do with my wearing bifocals than
with my editor. ( Although, if I had syntax coloring working, I might
not need the extra spaces to see clearly! )

-- Steve