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[DaveH]

Explanation

Simply put, it's the optional comma you put in a list before the "and"; for example:

Apples, oranges, and tomatoes.

vs

Apples, oranges and tomatoes.

So which do you do? Were you raised by strict teachers who demanded it or what?

 

[UtadaBarkley]

Explanation

Simply put, it's the optional comma you put in a list before the "and"; for example:

Apples, oranges, and tomatoes.

vs

Apples, oranges and tomatoes.

So which do you do? Were you raised by strict teachers who demanded it or what?

It really just boils dpown to my mood at the time. Usually I avoid it.

 

[bjork]

I use it before and, because to me, "apples, oranges and tomatoes" means

1.apples
2.oranges and tomatoes.

 

[SD-Ness]

Yes, I do use it. I've never thought not to.

 

[SD-Ness]

I use it before and, because to me, "apples, oranges and tomatoes" means

1.apples
2.oranges and tomatoes.

Yeah, cosmetically it doesn't look correct.

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

I've always used it. It was pummelled into my mind at an early age that it was the only correct way to do lists.

 

[Ferrio]

I always have, and always will.

 

[Justin Bailey]

Yeah, I use it. The other way always looks weird to me.

 

[Tazznum1]

Apples, oranges and tomatoes.

 

[Error Macro]

I have always used this "Oxford comma", though I've never heard of it being referred to as such.

 

[Ristamar]

I have always used this "Oxford comma", though I've never heard of it being referred to as such.

Same here. And those that don't use it must die a painful death...... ...Okay, perhaps not.

 

[SD-Ness]

I have always used this "Oxford comma", though I've never heard of it being referred to as such.

Hehe, your comma was off in your post though.

 

[sc0la]

Yes. Though I always catch myself thinking that it is optional. Honestly that is just taking up extra space in my brain.

 

[Error Macro]

Hehe, your comma was off in your post though.

Ha, yeah I know, but that's another habit of mine. I always put the comma outside of parenthesis; I think it looks better that way. Ignorance is bliss.

 

[Agent Dormer]

I do, but my teachers always instructed me not to do so. I was a total rebel with my Oxford Comma.

 

[Desperado]

Ha, yeah I know, but that's another habit of mine. I always put the comma outside of parenthesis; I think it looks better that way. Ignorance is bliss.

Quotation marks.

I agree with you though: ignorance is bliss.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Explanation

Simply put, it's the optional comma you put in a list before the "and"; for example:

Apples, oranges, and tomatoes.

vs

Apples, oranges and tomatoes.

So which do you do? Were you raised by strict teachers who demanded it or what?

that's what i grew up doing, so it's what i always do when doing anything important...

 

[Azih]

apples, oranges, and tomatoes

 

[yoshifumi]

yea i always use it.

 

[Ceek]

Depends on the style you're following. Chicago requires it, MLA requires it, and AP does not, if I recall. Personally, I use it.

 

[darscot]

No way that's an extra key stroke.

 

[Drek]

I'm hardcore Oxford comma. No 2 ways 'bout it, the big Ox com just gotsa be bustin' it up in my lists yo!

Oxford comma 4 LIFE! You ain't hardcore unless you live hardcore, and the Oxford comma is fucking HARDCORE.

 

[Error Macro]

Quotation marks.

I agree with you though: ignorance is bliss.

SUNUVA BITCH!

I KNOW WHAT THOSE ARE! I'm having a bad day today. Yes, yes, quotation marks. Major brain snafus are happening today.