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This is because they are

a) More smart

b) More correct.

It is not that complex.

Also they are more likely to be using emacs, another big win.

I dunno. When I automatically convert code from tabs to spaces, the end result seldom needs any revision. Going the other way almost always reveals a couple lines where the coder used an inconsistent number of spaces for no discernible reason.

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