I chose to make the content column 500 pixels wide.
I chose to make the content column 500 pixels wide because this allows it to accommodate larger images in addition to the stylish text, which is where it derives its character.. Despite the large text size and fixed column width on Cutline, I am already pushing the boundaries of acceptable readability.
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