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		andybak on Nov 21, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Smooth CoffeeScript Don't leap so quickly to making it a user choice. Just 'Do The Right Thing'. In this case I think enforcing a max width is 'The Right Thing'. If you disagree then that'a ace but take the responsibility for your own defaults.

ars on Nov 21, 2011 [–]

The right thing is free-width of course. You have a personal need for narrow lines - no problem.

But a lot more people than you realize do not like narrow lines.

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