I just find it easier "thing" that happens is one self-contained statement, if that makes sense. Makes it easier to see what does what. I don't think one way is "better" or "worse" btw; all I can say to my brain, I find it harder to follow. This is what can make programming in a team hard.
I'm also one of those people that likes single-letter variables. I know some people hate it with a passion, but I find it very convenient. Just makes it easier to read as there's less to read.
I'm not smart enough to do Haskell, so I can't say much about that.
Oh, a kindred spirit. I also love single-letter variables where they make sense. I have a math-heavy background, so they're totally cool for me, BUT I get why most programmers would hate 'em. I also like them since they were the "norm" in old C# LINQ code where I learned functional programming. If I were alone in the programming world I would have written the example above with single letter vars.
I agree with your remarks, there's no right or wrong, it's like tabs and spaces.
Btw I'm also not smart enough for Haskell, but it hasn't stopped me so far ;)
I'm also one of those people that likes single-letter variables. I know some people hate it with a passion, but I find it very convenient. Just makes it easier to read as there's less to read.
I'm not smart enough to do Haskell, so I can't say much about that.