Why? How's that? No need to be so drastic. This article helps evaluate all the cases on where and where not to use periods in abbreviations. I foud it really useful info to know. 

Or you now stop to use abbreviations?

I've now decided to stop using periods in all my Latin abbreviations. 

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**How to use periods and spaces in abbreviations for Latin words and phrases.**

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Most of the abbreviations listed in this article are understood by speakers of different languages. However, all 23 abbreviations are only adopted and exist as a fixed standard in English; therefore, we recommend using them with caution when dealing with a text written in a different language.