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Are you guilty of using the Oxford comma or not?

Yeah I listen to a bit of Vampire Weekend, why?

G-man;977790 wrote: Are you guilty of using the Oxford comma or not?Yep sure am:)

I use the Chicago Manual of Style, and it is permissible to use it.

me no speak no english...:wah: oxford comma?

guppy;977830 wrote: me no speak no english...:wah: oxford comma?Smile and say yes.....make out you know what his on about:D

The worst thing about this thread is that there isn't even an amusing word play to be had....:-2:D

I looked it up and i think i may have used it...

I am almost afraid to admit this, but yes, I am. Why do I get the feeling someone will be in to tell me I am wrong for using it? :wah:

Sure why not. :-2

fuzzy butt;977947 wrote: Was taught as part of grammer not to use a comma before the word "and".

"I use pears, apples, peaches and cream in my sponges."


I was taught to use a comma between peaches and the word "and".

No, but my head hurts from trying to figure out if I do or not. :wah:

I've never used it unless an item of the list itself contains "and" or "or" in which case, if the additional comma makes my meaning plain, I'll put it in. Plain meaning and lists in a sentence tend to exclude each other when the going gets tough. Those traditionalists who use it as their default are hidebound obfusticators. Those who, like me, omit it are enlightened children of the revolution who can do no wrong.

Oh, somebody take the hand-cuffs off me..

I promise never again

Patsy

My name is Abbey and I am a user.

abbey;978037 wrote: My name is Abbey and I am a user. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

No, but I should, probably, maybe, oh now I'm confused.................

abbey;978037 wrote: My name is Abbey and I am a user.


You're a "hidebound obfusticator" too? I guess that means this can't be a bad thing then. :wah:

How dare you even suggest such a thing. You bastard !

Nomad;978120 wrote: How dare you even suggest such a thing. You bastard !


You pusillanimous retrograde backstabber, you don't use them either!"Are all people with solid work ethic, motivation and ambition rewarded proportionate to their contribution ? "Go on, where's the Oxford Comma in that then, eh? Dig out an example from anywhere on FG that you've used one. I bet you can't.

spot;978123 wrote: You pusillanimous retrograde backstabber, you don't use them either!

"Are all people with solid work ethic, motivation and ambition rewarded proportionate to their contribution ? "

Go on, where's the Oxford Comma in that then, eh? Dig out an example from anywhere on FG that you've used one. I bet you can't.


You bastard !

Oh I use them all right, I just dont show off about it.

I dont twirl around in a ballerina tutu thinking the world owes me applause for using them.

Oooh look at me...look at me and my uppity commas.

Thats not my style !

Nomad;978127 wrote: Oh I use them all right, I just dont show off about it.No you don't.

Prove it.

spot;978129 wrote: No you don't.



Prove it.


Clearly I have the upper hand here.

My buttons arent pushed so easily.

Bring me cold pizza and Ill consider it.

I use it only when I am writing reports, documents, poems, and letters.

mikeinie;978855 wrote: I use it only when I am writing reports, documents, poems, and letters.


Mike, your internal inconsistency is showing. Tuck it in, lad, before the women show up.

Never, well not that I'm aware of, my old English teacher would turn in her grave bless her. :-4:wah:

G-man;977790 wrote: Are you guilty of using the Oxford comma or not?


No, nay, never - I would not dream of so doing! I'd rather split my infinitives

I try not to use the "Oxfort comma" Gman:-6 You're a waka-doodle.:p



We do tell our little kidlets to use it thought as they are so confused when listing items.

Kathy Ellen;979149 wrote: We do tell our little kidlets to use it thought as they are so confused when listing items.All they need is to learn a rule, it might as well be the right one. I didn't get where I am today without rote-learning.

fuzzy butt;978992 wrote: Now settle down Bryn . Take a deep breath, calm yourself. That's a grave and serious threat you have going there. No need to be rash here.

Come on mate step away from the infinitive,. That's the way mate, everything will be okay , you'll be fine. Lets talk about this, it's not as bad as it seems . Think of the people who love you, think of your third grade english teacher . Think of how proud she is of you right now . It's okay mate we're with you . We're from the govenment, we're here to help.


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