Re: One or two spaces: CMOS takes on the U.S. Marines

[arroxaneullman -at- aol -dot- com]

 Didn't his DI ever teach him the phrase "Improvise; adapt; overcome"?

Thanks for this highly amusing post!

:)
Arroxane, former USMC Linguist



 

-----Original Message-----
From: Stuart Burnfield <slb -at- westnet -dot- com -dot- au>
To: austechwriter -at- freelists -dot- org; techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Sent: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:51 pm
Subject: One or two spaces: CMOS takes on the U.S. Marines










Saw this amusing exchange on the Chicago Manual of Style Q&A page
(http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/CMS_FAQ/new/new_questions01.html):


Q. About two spaces after a period. As a U.S. Marine, I know that
    whatâs right is right and you are wrong. I declare it once and
    for all aesthetically more appealing to have two spaces after
    a period. If you refuse to alter your bullheadedness, I will
    petition the commandant to allow me to take one Marine detail
    to conquer your organization and impose my rule. Thou shalt
    place two spaces after a period. Period. _Semper Fidelis_.

A. As a U.S. Marine, youâre probably an expert at something,
    but Iâm afraid itâs not this. _Status quo_.





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