Deprecate tabs for indenting (was Re: Indenting with tabs vs spaces)

Peter Bismuti peterb at cortland.com
Tue Dec 4 04:36:49 EST 2001


> > So much for cooler heads prevailing....(deep sigh).
>
> Maybe my post was not the best way to deal with this matter.
>

I was just trying to add a little humor to lighten the conversation
a bit.

> However, the people who like me prefer using tabs (and nothing but tabs)
for
> indentation need to speak up.

I'm on your side.  After following this thread I am more convinced that tabs
are a better approach as it allows for a separation of style and content.
Each person can view their file with whatever indentation width they prefer
(style) without altering the contents of the file (content).

With just a little bit of effort we can all learn to live together in
harmony.  If Python 'tabbers' vs. 'non-tabbers' can't work out their
differences and learn to live together, what hopes do the Israelis and Arabs
have for god's sake!







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