Oxford Comma
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Why should or shouldn't we always use it?
The french don't use it, so it should be used without exception tbqh
That's the one before 'the and' in a list of 3 or more, correct?
>>57361906
truth
>>57361842
see>>57361906
>>57361842
You know that's not an oxford comma, right?
>>57361842
That's not how you use the Oxford comma, faggot
Op is a faggot, a queer, and a homo
>>57361842
If I go crazy then will you still call me, Superman?
>>57361842
That should really be "Has a blade; named Sting".
I am an advocate for the Oxford comma. It often reduces ambiguity.
That isn't the Oxford comma. The Oxford comma is the last comma used in lists of words, verbs and nouns.
>>57361842
If it's the same Oxford that does the dictionary, which I assume it is, then i'm pretty sure in a few years the Oxford Comma will be ;)
>>57361842
Who gives a fuck about an Oxford Comma
>>57362278
>>57362731
These
>>57362836
that semicolon is unnecessary
That isn't an Oxford comma
>You're a queer, faggot and gay.
vs.
>You're a queer, faggot, and gay.
The last one has an Oxford comma
Here is a list of things: one, two, and three.
That's an "Oxford comma" or a "serial comma."
I don't know if there is a term for the usage in your picture, OP.
A conjunction is never a substitute for proper punctuation.
>>57363115
Then you would think the blade is named sting, and not the man.
>>57363240
>>57363163
why is that remotely useful? unless the list contains 2 or more "and" sentences it's hardly needed?
>>57361842
"I want a sandwich with nutella, peanut butter and jelly"
vs
"I want a sandwich with nutella, peanut butter, and jelly"
