I use it all the time- maybe not always the double — but the single - at .east. bot even sure where i learned about it but have zlways used it. But then again, ,im not exzctly a lit major or anything, zmd my writing is sloppy a d amateurish
Well I find this to be an abomination, so shan't EVER use it and shall think poorly of those who do.
Sadly good English grammar, and extensive vocabulary, and now NOT using proper punctuation is what results in the complete dumbing down of people and a culture! And don't get me started on the fact that script is not taught well, if at all, today. :-(