November 06, 2024, 05:44:55 AM

1,531,344 Posts in 46,732 Topics by 1,523 Members
› View the most recent posts on the forum.


nerdy pet peeves

Started by Samus Aran, September 14, 2009, 12:55:28 AM

previous topic - next topic

0 Members and 7 Guests are viewing this topic.

Go Down

Lozal

Quote from: Man of Popsicle on September 21, 2009, 08:07:26 PM
Lack of an oxford comma in a sentence absolutely destroys the flow of said sentence, imo.
I agree.

Really, when you're discussing some sort of list, it makes it seem as if the last two items belong together in some sort of relationship (when not using the comma).

It flows better, looks better, and I just overall can't stand lack of usage.
powerofone; powerofone; powerofone; powerofone; powerofone;

Quote from: Pyrate on November 20, 2009, 05:11:08 AM

"You have an amazing body. You have amazing breasts."

Thyme

Quote from: Jet Black Wii on September 21, 2009, 08:09:41 PM
It flows better, looks better and I just overall can't stand lack of usage.


[move]maps;[/move]

Samus Aran

It only flows better if you're expectant of it. Not everyone reads the same.  bassir;

wawi

I agree with the oxford comma.
Also, I hate when people don't put things back where they belong. (Wrong video game disc in the game case)

Wrench

Green Day related
I hate it when people spell it "greenday" with no space
I wanna punch a baby whenever I see "Billy Joe" as well

English and Grammar
People not using Oxford commas
"Their, they're, and there" used incorrectly and the like

Random
I refuse to drink pop from a can if the tab is broken off

Samus Aran

That reminds me of how much I can't stand to see "Led Zeppelin" misspelled. I don't understand why it's so common for people to spell it as "Led Zepplin."

akudood;

ME##

Quote from: Thyme on September 21, 2009, 08:03:38 PM
Also, lol oxford comma.

In French we learn not to use those. maps;


I think everybody should learn to not use them.   n_u

Mando Pandango

Quote from: WILD4WII1 on September 21, 2009, 08:11:11 PM
I agree with the oxford comma.
Thanks for clearing that up. doodhuh;

Quote from: Дави́д on September 21, 2009, 08:12:58 PM
I think everybody should learn to not use them.   n_
I agree with the opposite.
Quote from: Magyarorszag on August 22, 2018, 10:27:46 PMjesus absolute shitdicking christ, nu-boyah

the shortest route to the sea

Quote from: Jet Black Wii on September 21, 2009, 07:58:52 PM
people not using oxford commas


THIS. I mean I try not to push it too hard, but oxford commas really create such a sense of balance for me. But I don't push people on it, I just mark it in red pen.  bassir;

Besides that I try to live and let live.  giggle;


Actually, the only thing that really pisses me off is when people mispronounce meme. I heard mee-mee one and almost hit the guy.

Quote from: Socks on January 03, 2011, 09:56:24 PM
pompous talk for my eyes water and quiver with a twitch like a little bitch

FAMY2

Quote from: Дави́д on September 21, 2009, 08:12:58 PM
I think everybody should learn to not use them.   n_u


I think so too. They just seem unnecessary.

YPrrrr

Can I see an example of the misuse or absence of this comma that's so prevalent?

ME##

Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:16:22 PM
Can I see an example of the misuse or absence of this comma that's so prevalent?


What I prefer:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy and Greece.

Serial comma:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy, and Greece.

Thyme

Oh, people saying "is all" instead of "that's all". akudood;

Also, I agree with the principle of the serial comma. It's true that according to the flow of a phrase, how it should be pronounced, there should be a comma there. I just felt like mentioning that here, it's when it is used that it gets "marked in red pen bassir-semicolon". It's actually considered incorrect in French by teachers for some reason.

Quote from: YPR on September 21, 2009, 08:16:22 PM
Can I see an example of the misuse or absence of this comma that's so prevalent?


I just posted one. n_u

wawi

Quote from: Man of Popsicle on September 21, 2009, 08:13:16 PM
Thanks for clearing that up. doodhuh;
I agree with the opposite.
Oops. I meant to quote Lozal.

YPrrrr

Quote from: Дави́д on September 21, 2009, 08:18:40 PM
What I prefer:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy and Greece.

Serial comma:
During my trip to Europe, I visited France, Germany, Italy, and Greece.
Oh, that doesn't bother me at all either way

I like Europe's system of using quotation marks and punctuation better than ours too. It makes more sense to be on the outside.
Quote from: Thyme on September 21, 2009, 08:19:33 PM
I just posted one. n_u
Woops maps;

Go Up