There is a space which can never be filled. The purpose of the space is cirumscribed, and it cannot be intruded upon or else the purpose of the space is lost. The space is learned about but never taught, only exists in two dimensions, and is used by only the most powerful wielders of language.
It is the space between the end of a sentence and an exclamation point !
The single space used before an exclamation point is so clear in its purpose, yet it is an implied meaning, evolved from broadsides, as far as I know. Without a space, the exclamation is sincere and demands attention! But when you put a space before the punctuation, it becomes a somewhat ironic announcement ! The sincerity is waived in favor of faux-enthusiasm. Por ejemplo,
See the amazing death-defying acrobats!
See the amazing death-defying acrobats !
Or perhaps another will help:
I can’t believe this !
I can’t believe this!
Hopefully I’m not the only one who sees this implied informal usage of language and punctuation. Long live the exclamatory empty space ! «»
