Colin Putney wrote:

>
> Actually, I don't think it's petty at all. Given that:
>
> 1. Style is a very subjective thing, and it will be difficult to get a 
> community consensus.
>
> 2. Pretty printers can help by ensuring that those who are really 
> annoyed by bad style don't have to look at it. (Ok, the currently 
> available pretty-printer isn't ideal, but still.)
>
> 3. Even when badly styled, Smalltalk is one of the most readable 
> programming languages available.
>
> I think it's reasonable to conclude that the initial effort required 
> to reach a consensus and the on-going effort required to enforce it 
> wouldn't be worth the benefits it would bring. I'd characterize this 
> position as "Our energies are better spent elsewhere," rather than 
> "Forget it, no point..."
>
> Clearly you disagree, and that's great. But part of constructive 
> cooperation is deciding on priorities, and style conventions don't 
> seem to be high on many people's lists.
>
> Colin
>

Thought I'd throw in my two cents (and also see if I can post from this 
email address now)  :-)

Yes, style is subjective.  And, I don't give a hoot what the style being 
used is, just as long as there is a consistent style for the code I need 
to look at.

I *love* the pretty-printer.  And I don't really care *if* it gets 
changed, or *how* it gets changed (I can adapt to whatever it is).  I 
just want it to continue to be there, in one form or another.

Nevin

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