The Oxford Comma
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Are you guilty of using the Oxford comma or not?
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G-man;977790 wrote: Are you guilty of using the Oxford comma or not?Yep sure am:)
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
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chonsigirl
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I use the Chicago Manual of Style, and it is permissible to use it. 
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The poolhall's a great equalizer. In the poolhall, nobody cares how old you are, how young you are, what color your skin is or how much money you've got in your pocket... It's about how you move. I remember this kid once who could move around a pool table like nobody had ever seen. Hour after hour, rack after rack, his shots just went in. The cue was part of his arm and the balls had eyes. And the thing that made him so good was... He thought he could never miss. I know, 'cause that kid was me.
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me no speak no english...:wah: oxford comma?
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guppy;977830 wrote: me no speak no english...:wah: oxford comma?Smile and say yes.....make out you know what his on about:D
Smile and say yes.....make out you know what his on about:DWomen are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
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The worst thing about this thread is that there isn't even an amusing word play to be had....:-2:D
I expressly forbid the use of any of my posts anywhere outside of FG (with the exception of the incredibly witty 'get a room already' )posted recently.
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
Folks who'd like to copy my intellectual work should expect to pay me for it.:-6
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I looked it up and i think i may have used it...
The poolhall's a great equalizer. In the poolhall, nobody cares how old you are, how young you are, what color your skin is or how much money you've got in your pocket... It's about how you move. I remember this kid once who could move around a pool table like nobody had ever seen. Hour after hour, rack after rack, his shots just went in. The cue was part of his arm and the balls had eyes. And the thing that made him so good was... He thought he could never miss. I know, 'cause that kid was me.
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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:
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Sure why not. :-2
ALOHA!!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
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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".
"I use pears, apples, peaches and cream in my sponges."
I was taught to use a comma between peaches and the word "and".
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No, but my head hurts from trying to figure out if I do or not. :wah:
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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.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Patsy Warnick
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Oh, somebody take the hand-cuffs off me..
I promise never again
Patsy
I promise never again
Patsy
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My name is Abbey and I am a user.
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abbey;978037 wrote: My name is Abbey and I am a user. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
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No, but I should, probably, maybe, oh now I'm confused.................
Originally Posted by spot
She is one fit bitch innit, that Immy
Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time
She is one fit bitch innit, that Immy
Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time
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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:
You're a "hidebound obfusticator" too? I guess that means this can't be a bad thing then. :wah:
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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.
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.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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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 !
"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 !
I AM AWESOME MAN
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Nomad;978127 wrote: Oh I use them all right, I just dont show off about it.No you don't.
Prove it.
Prove it.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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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.
Prove it.
Clearly I have the upper hand here.
My buttons arent pushed so easily.
Bring me cold pizza and Ill consider it.
I AM AWESOME MAN
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I use it only when I am writing reports, documents, poems, and letters.
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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.
Mike, your internal inconsistency is showing. Tuck it in, lad, before the women show up.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Betty Boop
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Never, well not that I'm aware of, my old English teacher would turn in her grave bless her. :-4:wah:
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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
No, nay, never - I would not dream of so doing! I'd rather split my infinitives
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Kathy Ellen
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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.
We do tell our little kidlets to use it thought as they are so confused when listing items.
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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.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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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.
:yh_rotfl:wah::yh_rotfl
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.
:yh_rotfl:wah::yh_rotfl
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huh?? 