no, no, NO, no, no, yes, no again, and NO!
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Have I failed English yet?
Now it's been a long time since I was in an english class, and maybe I was taught differently, but I have to ask: isn't your punctuation a little bit off in both those options?
edit: That said, I don't mind the grammar or punctuation so much if it's for a reason. For example, if the grammar and punctuation (or lack thereof) lend themselves to a a unique and authentic voice, then I don't mind it - I even appreciate it. But it's out of pure laziness (subjectively speaking of course), well... actually I don't really care that much. I have my friends that I nitpick on teh grammarz with, but they are all high school chums.
edit x2: in retrospect, I suppose that's why the poll read "pick your poison." QED ?
(08-07-2009, 03:11 PM)Benit-DOG MOBILE-ini link Wrote: [ -> ]Commas own.
I feel like there are a lot more in French than in English... I'm kind of used to put a lot of commas everywhere. However...
[quote author=Surf314 link=topic=3418.msg104469#msg104469 date=1249669156]
I think it makes things harder to read and serves no purpose than to show you are educated. The writing should stand on its own. She thinks it shows you are educated and challenges the reader to get on your level. What say ye?
If commas are all you have to show you're educated, good luck getting on my level.
There is one thing that annoys me with commas, though.
Here's an example:
Honest is good looking, strong, sexy
, and extremely macho.
WHY IS THISÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ^Â Â FUCKER HERE?
THERE IS NONE OF THAT IN FRENCH.
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That used to be correct in English. Â Times have become more relaxed when it comes to getting rid of that third comma. Â Example:
Honest is good looking, strong, sexy, and extremely macho.
and
Honest is good looking, strong, sexy and extremely macho.
Both are currently accepted as being grammatically correct.
(08-07-2009, 03:18 PM)shadowcast link Wrote: [ -> ]Times have become more relaxed when it comes to getting rid of that third comma. Â Example:
Honest is good looking, strong, sexy, and extremely macho.
and
Honest is good looking, strong, sexy and extremely macho.
Both are currently accepted as being grammatically correct.
When did that happen? I was taught to keep all of the commas, though I'm from Texas so lesson plans prepared from textbooks straight out of the 80's was par for the course.
(08-07-2009, 03:18 PM)SUPER MACHO MAN link Wrote: [ -> ]*flex*
[quote author=CopulatingDuck link=topic=3418.msg104504#msg104504 date=1249675682]
Now it's been a long time since I was in an english class, and maybe I was taught differently, but I have to ask: isn't your punctuation a little bit off in bother those options?
Durp
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I hate you and this fucking ergonomic keyboard. I spent so much time respelling shit and of course I miss the blatantly obvious
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