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I agree. I personally like 8 spaces, but I code in a way so others can choose their own preferences. Meaning, I use the tab character and avoid ASCII art in my source / comments. This way people can set up their tab width in their editor as they like and don't have to put up with my style de jure.

That's part of collaboration basics:

* Try to find an acceptable middle ground for the minor things and focus on coding and not politics.

* Don't be a douche.

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