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Damn_Underscore 02/27/24 9:38:44 AM #1:	????? - Results (121 votes) Lions, Tigers, and Bears 83.47% (101 votes) 101 Lions, Tigers and Bears 16.53% (20 votes) 20 Looks wrong without it --- Some guys have all the luck, Some guys have all the pain Some guys get all the breaks, Some guys do nothing but complain <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:979069554] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote> ????? - Results (121 votes) Lions, Tigers, and Bears 83.47% (101 votes) 101 Lions, Tigers and Bears 16.53% (20 votes) 20 Show Voting Form Looks wrong without it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Villain_S_Fiend 02/27/24 9:40:41 AM #2:	Oxford commas are sexy. --- The food here is terrible. My steak was so tough it attacked my coffee and the coffee was too weak to defend itself. <cite>Villain_S_Fiend posted [p:979069595] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Oxford commas are sexy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 02/27/24 9:41:35 AM #3:	I just know about the bear and the bull Without a comma --- I'm a Taurus. Currently playing: DMC3:SE Ubisoft Port (PC) He/Him <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:979069615] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>I just know about the bear and the bullWithout a comma </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xenogears15 02/27/24 9:43:53 AM #4:	Ratchetrockon posted... I just know about the bear and the bull Look, I know you like hairy dudes banging your girl or guy, but we don't need to hear about it here. --- This rant was brought to you by your local random thinker. I'm as Canadian as Wayne Gretzky crashing a snowmobile into a moose. - JIC X <cite>Xenogears15 posted [p:979069662] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Ratchetrockon posted... </cite><quote>I just know about the bear and the bull</quote>Look, I know you like hairy dudes banging your girl or guy, but we don't need to hear about it here. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jupiter 02/27/24 9:46:36 AM #5:	I remember seeing things like "I'm a fan of the Oxford comma," on so many girls' profiles on Tinder years ago. Almost like they were saying that it was their personality. --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kid_prodigy23 <cite>Jupiter posted [p:979069708] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>I remember seeing things like "I'm a fan of the Oxford comma," on so many girls' profiles on Tinder years ago. Almost like they were saying that it was their personality. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 02/27/24 9:47:39 AM #6:	Xenogears15 posted... Look, I know you like hairy dudes banging your girl or guy, but we don't need to hear about it here. Oh ok sorry --- I'm a Taurus. Currently playing: DMC3:SE Ubisoft Port (PC) He/Him <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:979069724] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Xenogears15 posted... </cite><quote>Look, I know you like hairy dudes banging your girl or guy, but we don't need to hear about it here.</quote>Oh ok sorry </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xenogears15 02/27/24 9:49:53 AM #8:	Ratchetrockon posted... Oh ok sorry I forgive you, my son --- This rant was brought to you by your local random thinker. I'm as Canadian as Wayne Gretzky crashing a snowmobile into a moose. - JIC X <cite>Xenogears15 posted [p:979069770] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Ratchetrockon posted... </cite><quote>Oh ok sorry </quote>I forgive you, my son </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TimeForAction 02/27/24 9:49:53 AM #7:	Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma <cite>TimeForAction posted [p:979069769] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Villain_S_Fiend 02/27/24 9:52:42 AM #10:	Jupiter posted... I remember seeing things like "I'm a fan of the Oxford comma," on so many girls' profiles on Tinder years ago. Almost like they were saying that it was their personality. This topic made me think of that, too, lol. Honestly though, I always took it as a bit of a positive when I saw it mentioned. Ratchetrockon posted... Oh ok sorry Don't apologize for your passions. Tell kink shamers to get lost, pound sand, and fuck themselves. --- The food here is terrible. My steak was so tough it attacked my coffee and the coffee was too weak to defend itself. <cite>Villain_S_Fiend posted [p:979069833] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Jupiter posted... </cite><quote>I remember seeing things like "I'm a fan of the Oxford comma," on so many girls' profiles on Tinder years ago. Almost like they were saying that it was their personality.</quote>This topic made me think of that, too, lol. Honestly though, I always took it as a bit of a positive when I saw it mentioned.Ratchetrockon posted... </cite><quote>Oh ok sorry </quote>Don't apologize for your passions. Tell kink shamers to get lost, pound sand, and fuck themselves. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 02/27/24 9:55:49 AM #11:	The strippers, JFK and Stalin --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:979069910] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>The strippers, JFK and Stalin </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueKat 02/27/24 10:02:01 AM #12:	As someone who works in linguistics, I can say they're definitely not necessary except in certain sentences, and the one posted isn't one of them. --- There is no good. There is no evil. There just is. <cite>BlueKat posted [p:979070045] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>As someone who works in linguistics, I can say they're definitely not necessary except in certain sentences, and the one posted isn't one of them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybabe89 02/27/24 10:03:23 AM #13:	It's a strong track on the album --- https://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png she/her <cite>hockeybabe89 posted [p:979070073] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>It's a strong track on the album </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xenogears15 02/27/24 10:03:53 AM #14:	BlueKat posted... As someone who works in linguistics, I can say they're definitely not necessary except in certain sentences, and the one posted isn't one of them. Ricemills posted... The strippers, JFK and Stalin This is an example where the Oxford Comma IS needed. --- This rant was brought to you by your local random thinker. I'm as Canadian as Wayne Gretzky crashing a snowmobile into a moose. - JIC X <cite>Xenogears15 posted [p:979070084] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>BlueKat posted... </cite><quote>As someone who works in linguistics, I can say they're definitely not necessary except in certain sentences, and the one posted isn't one of them.</quote>Ricemills posted... </cite><quote>The strippers, JFK and Stalin</quote>This is an example where the Oxford Comma IS needed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 02/27/24 10:07:19 AM #15:	BlueKat posted... As someone who works in linguistics, I can say they're definitely not necessary except in certain sentences, and the one posted isn't one of them. No you are wrong. Making that a full sentence, Im afraid of Lions, Tigers and Bears. Are you afraid of Lions, Tigers, and Bears or are you telling Tigers and Bears that youre afraid of Lions? --- Not to say that I'm in love with you but who's to say that I'm not? <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:979070160] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>BlueKat posted... </cite><quote>As someone who works in linguistics, I can say they're definitely not necessary except in certain sentences, and the one posted isn't one of them.</quote>No you are wrong.Making that a full sentence, Im afraid of Lions, Tigers and Bears.Are you afraid of Lions, Tigers, and Bears or are you telling Tigers and Bears that youre afraid of Lions? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prototypic 02/27/24 10:09:33 AM #16:	It's situational, depending on whether the comma makes the sentence more or less ambiguous, though generally you can also fix linguistic ambiguity by rephrasing (JFK, Stalin and the strippers, for example). --- Thus I became a madman. <cite>Prototypic posted [p:979070208] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>It's situational, depending on whether the comma makes the sentence more or less ambiguous, though generally you can also fix linguistic ambiguity by rephrasing (JFK, Stalin and the strippers, for example). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 02/27/24 10:10:03 AM #17:	Why do people make saying 'make it their whole personality' their whole personality? It's just someone saying they like something. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979070217] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Why do people make saying 'make it their whole personality' their whole personality?It's just someone saying they like something. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 02/27/24 10:12:15 AM #18:	Imagine the time saved for not writing/typing an oxford comma! It's a life/death difference! --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:979070263] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Imagine the time saved for not writing/typing an oxford comma! It's a life/death difference! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
willythemailboy 02/27/24 10:16:43 AM #19:	There have been many lawsuits when contracts and/or ordinances were written without the Oxford comma. --- There are four lights. <cite>willythemailboy posted [p:979070353] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>There have been many lawsuits when contracts and/or ordinances were written without the Oxford comma. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Justin2Krelian 02/27/24 10:18:27 AM #20:	Jupiter posted... I remember seeing things like "I'm a fan of the Oxford comma," on so many girls' profiles on Tinder years ago. Almost like they were saying that it was their personality. I saw one that said something like "I don't give a crap what you think about the Oxford comma" and seemed genuinely angry about it. --- -J2K Currently Streaming: The Punisher, Umbrella Academy, Gen V, The Expanse, Reacher, Servant <cite>Justin2Krelian posted [p:979070382] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Jupiter posted... </cite><quote>I remember seeing things like "I'm a fan of the Oxford comma," on so many girls' profiles on Tinder years ago. Almost like they were saying that it was their personality.</quote>I saw one that said something like "I don't give a crap what you think about the Oxford comma" and seemed genuinely angry about it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Villain_S_Fiend 02/27/24 10:18:52 AM #21:	Justin2Krelian posted... I saw one that said something like "I don't give a crap what you think about the Oxford comma" and seemed genuinely angry about it. --- The food here is terrible. My steak was so tough it attacked my coffee and the coffee was too weak to defend itself. <cite>Villain_S_Fiend posted [p:979070394] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Justin2Krelian posted... </cite><quote>I saw one that said something like "I don't give a crap what you think about the Oxford comma" and seemed genuinely angry about it.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 02/27/24 10:20:45 AM #22:	The Oxford comma is needed, if you don't want your writing to be imprecise and pointlessly ambiguous. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979070432] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>The Oxford comma is needed, if you don't want your writing to be imprecise and pointlessly ambiguous. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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K181 02/27/24 11:13:49 AM #24:	All about Oxford commas. And in my many dealings with law firms, the fact that basically all of them don't use one when they have three or more listed partners always triggers me slightly. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:979071445] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>All about Oxford commas.And in my many dealings with law firms, the fact that basically all of them don't use one when they have three or more listed partners always triggers me slightly. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LoveLikeJazz 02/27/24 11:15:49 AM #25:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] If I had to I would also. Luckily I don't see the argument much lol --- PSN: LoveLikeJazz https://soundcloud.com/pacuta <cite>LoveLikeJazz posted [p:979071488] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> If I had to I would also. Luckily I don't see the argument much lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass 02/27/24 11:18:39 AM #26:	Thankfully, my schooling taught me to always use the Oxford comma. Didn't even know it was an option not to until much later. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Bass posted [p:979071547] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Thankfully, my schooling taught me to always use the Oxford comma. Didn't even know it was an option not to until much later. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Southernfatman 02/27/24 11:20:05 AM #27:	I'm for it. It just looks wrong without it. --- http://imgur.com/hslUvRN.jpg When I sin I sin real good. <cite>Southernfatman posted [p:979071577] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>I'm for it. It just looks wrong without it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ai123 02/27/24 11:25:23 AM #29:	In order of preference: Using the Oxford comma Not using the Oxford comma Inconsistent use of the Oxford comma --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. <cite>ai123 posted [p:979071685] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>In order of preference:Using the Oxford commaNot using the Oxford commaInconsistent use of the Oxford comma </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnsteadyOwl 02/27/24 11:29:42 AM #30:	I'm for it. The worst you can say about including an Oxford comma is that it's unnecessary but not including it can lead to ambiguity. I'm not aware of a situation where an Oxford comma makes the meaning of a sentence less clear. --- "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." <cite>UnsteadyOwl posted [p:979071755] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>I'm for it. The worst you can say about including an Oxford comma is that it's unnecessary but not including it can lead to ambiguity. I'm not aware of a situation where an Oxford comma makes the meaning of a sentence less clear. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 02/27/24 11:31:40 AM #31:	Always Oxford. Be explicit. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:979071789] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Always Oxford. Be explicit. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronChef_Kirby 02/27/24 11:32:23 AM #32:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/e/e0e70d4d.jpg --- "Bro Just Let Me Karate Chop You And You Can Have As Many Skateboards As You Want" <cite>IronChef_Kirby posted [p:979071804] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/e/e0e70d4d.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trappedunderice 02/27/24 11:36:03 AM #33:	No and then <cite>trappedunderice posted [p:979071855] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>No and then</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Notti 03/01/24 3:45:51 AM #34:	I've been oxfording since I was a child who never knew it had a name. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P_i1xk07o4g --- http://m.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/videos Bernie>Biden>poo>Trump http://RightWingWatch.org http://reddit.com/r/BreadTube http://fb.me/OccupyDemocrats <cite>Notti posted [p:979124927] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>I've been oxfording since I was a child who never knew it had a name.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P_i1xk07o4g </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tankboy 03/01/24 4:44:39 AM #35:	It's called a serial comma, unless you are some kind of Anglophile. <cite>tankboy posted [p:979125274] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>It's called a serial comma, unless you are some kind of Anglophile.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere_Man 03/01/24 5:16:38 AM #36:	This was always my worst subject even before my brain damage, so I apologize if I use commas incorrectly, but I do put them before ands usually. I also apologize for any wording, spelling, and/or grammar mistakes I most likely make. Heck I cant even remember what half these symbols even mean, or are used for anymore. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere_Man posted [p:979125435] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>This was always my worst subject even before my brain damage, so I apologize if I use commas incorrectly, but I do put them before ands usually. I also apologize for any wording, spelling, and/or grammar mistakes I most likely make. Heck I cant even remember what half these symbols even mean, or are used for anymore. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sfcalimari 03/01/24 5:32:49 AM #37:	Oxford comma is training wheels for people who can't figure out blatant context. --- "Tether even a roasted chicken." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo <cite>sfcalimari posted [p:979125510] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Oxford comma is training wheels for people who can't figure out blatant context. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xGhostchantx 03/01/24 5:36:34 AM #38:	This post is dedicated to my parents, cat and dog. --- Tiw - Min scild, min sweord Woden - Se ALLFAEDER he is, naes hwitra manna anra <cite>xGhostchantx posted [p:979125535] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>This post is dedicated to my parents, cat and dog. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 03/01/24 6:18:52 AM #39:	IronChef_Kirby posted... https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/e/e0e70d4d.jpg I dont want to burst your bubble but just because you read it in a meme doesnt make it true. --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:979125811] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>IronChef_Kirby posted... </cite><quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/e/e0e70d4d.jpg</quote>I dont want to burst your bubble but just because you read it in a meme doesnt make it true. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 03/01/24 6:23:03 AM #40:	divot1338 posted... I dont want to burst your bubble but just because you read it in a meme doesnt make it true. True, but does it make it false? --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:979125858] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted... </cite><quote>I dont want to burst your bubble but just because you read it in a meme doesnt make it true.</quote>True, but does it make it false? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 03/01/24 7:39:37 AM #41:	Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife, and my daughter. = a pleasant introduction of three different people. Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife and my daughter. = fucking call the police. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:979126438] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife, and my daughter. = a pleasant introduction of three different people.Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife and my daughter. = fucking call the police. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
codey 03/01/24 8:00:23 AM #42:	I used to think it was 100% necessary and I still prefer to use it in my personal writing but Ive gotten really used to dropping it when using AP style for work, it forces me to approach and rethink sentences differently a lot of the time. --- *runs out of topic naked* <cite>codey posted [p:979126638] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>I used to think it was 100% necessary and I still prefer to use it in my personal writing but Ive gotten really used to dropping it when using AP style for work, it forces me to approach and rethink sentences differently a lot of the time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
theAteam 03/01/24 8:02:03 AM #43:	My work has typing standards that require not using the Oxford comma and it kills me every time to not use it. --- Buffalo Bills <cite>theAteam posted [p:979126654] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>My work has typing standards that require not using the Oxford comma and it kills me every time to not use it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GenXer 03/01/24 8:07:43 AM #44:	Sorry, but I think that "extra" comma looks stupid because the "and" is enough to seperate the two. It's redundant. I never use it. <cite>GenXer posted [p:979126714] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Sorry, but I think that "extra" comma looks stupid because the "and" is enough to seperate the two. It's redundant. I never use it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sauceje 03/01/24 8:09:09 AM #45:	K181 posted... Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife, and my daughter. = a pleasant introduction of three different people. Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife and my daughter. = fucking call the police. Every example of the oxford comma being needed is some ridiculous shit like this and I will never accept it I don't like it one bit no sir --- He was born in a coop, raised in a cage, children fear him, critics rage, He's half alive, he's half dead, folks just call him Buckethead <cite>sauceje posted [p:979126728] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>K181 posted... </cite><quote>Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife, and my daughter. = a pleasant introduction of three different people.Let me introduce you to my best friend, my wife and my daughter. = fucking call the police.</quote>Every example of the oxford comma being needed is some ridiculous shit like this and I will never accept itI don't like it one bit no sir </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 03/01/24 8:13:06 AM #46:	Oxford or not, commas are needed to separate subjects or objects. Like "let's eat, grandma" vs "let's eat grandma" --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:979126776] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Oxford or not, commas are needed to separate subjects or objects.Like "let's eat, grandma" vs "let's eat grandma" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Yomi 03/01/24 8:15:57 AM #47:	At first I had trouble using it properly because in Spanish its use is much more restricted, but now I like it. --- Chez moi, il fait beau. <cite>Yomi posted [p:979126804] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>At first I had trouble using it properly because in Spanish its use is much more restricted, but now I like it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 03/01/24 8:15:58 AM #48:	Most times Context would show people what you are talking about. However, in formal writing is is good to have to make sure. --- If you say I am wrong, then prove that you are right. <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:979126805] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>Most times Context would show people what you are talking about. However, in formal writing is is good to have to make sure. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Revelation34 03/02/24 9:11:39 AM #49:	divot1338 posted... I dont want to burst your bubble but just because you read it in a meme doesnt make it true. Except it's blatantly true. --- Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms, Switch: SW-1900-5502-7912 <cite>Revelation34 posted [p:979145303] in Oxford com... [t:80707046]...</cite> <quote>divot1338 posted...</cite><quote>I dont want to burst your bubble but just because you read it in a meme doesnt make it true.</quote>Except it's blatantly true. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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