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Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:26:59 +0800
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Octavian Purdila wrote:
>> I think one of them is enough, since we already chose commas, why
>> do we need to add spaces? If you have some strong reason to add it,
>> I have no objections.
>>
> 
> It is just for simpler implementation. It is actually harder to restrict the separator to only commas insted of allowing both spaces and commas, because I rely on functions used for the integer vector handling. 
> 
> Maybe I should change those functions to be more generic and thus to allow more stricter input, but I am not sure if its worth it. Isn't a more permissive input format desirable?

I think you should ask Eric, since he proposed using commas. :)
I am fine with either of them.

Thanks.
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