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  1. 01-18-2013 #1
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    The Oxford comma




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    Quote Originally Posted by Jorick View Post



    And a slightly racier version in a hider because trigger happy mods make me sad in the pants and I'm only 2 infraction points away from a permaban.
    lol
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    The second one is more disturbing, but funny XD








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    Brilliant. XD

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    Quote Originally Posted by KuroTenshi View Post
    The second one is more disturbing, but funny XD
    Exactly. The disturbing element is to help make clear that not using the Oxford comma can be fucking awkward.


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    Lol, I didn't realize that the word and implied fusing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ★LunaLight★ View Post
    Lol, I didn't realize that the word and implied fusing.
    It totes does.


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    I find this use of commas to be lame, repetitive, and utterly pointless.
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    Not enough D in this thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jorick View Post



    And a slightly racier version in a hider because trigger happy mods make me sad in the pants and I'm only 2 infraction points away from a permaban.
    LOL i love it, and so true.

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    Not enough D in this thread.




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