Posted by Toby Inkster on 10/30/70 11:29

Edward Scott wrote:

> the fact that it is standard doesn't make it any more sensible. why
> capitalize the first letter of sentences? really? there is always other
> punctuation to separate sentences.

Two reasons:-

1. Readability: a full stop is such a small mark to rely on to create such
a big interruption in the flow of text; especially in handwritten text,
where the tiny dot may go almost unnoticed. By beginning the next word
with a capital letter, it more clearly shows the division between
sentences.

2. Avoiding looking like an idiot.

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