On 2016-12-13 19:07, Paul Eggert wrote: > On 12/13/2016 03:55 PM, Lars Ingebrigtsen wrote: >> I don't think you'd want to rewrite that to >> >> (message "The time is %d%" clock " in the %s%" part " bit of %s%" country) >> >> Or would you? (The final "%" is optional, of course.") > > Apparently some people prefer this style -- it's what started the thread, after all. I'm not sure. I started the thread, but I don't think I'd use this style much — the extra percent signs and quotes make it look a bit cluttered :/ Clément.