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Originally Posted by elcreative
Personally I find ellipses really interfere with reading... having the page cluttered up with ovoid shapes all over the place makes a real mess of the text but I find the occasional ellipsis useful in dialogue as long as it isn't overdone...   |
I agree that when used properly ellipses are an aid when writing dialog since it can better indicate the gaps when someone is speaking, better than a common can. Like with any punctuation, improper use hinders reader.