Re[2]: Comma, Comma, Comma (Should we or Shouldn't we)

[Douglas Thayer <douglas_thayer -at- SMTPLINK -dot- SYSCOM -dot- COM -dot- TW>]

     While we should all strive to use correct grammar, I don't believe
     this should be a requirement for expressing one's opinion. The
     Copyediting list's "Guidelines for Posting Messages" offers some sound
     and courteous advice:

     "Do not point out grammar mistakes in people's messages, unless
     explicitly requested to do so."

     By the way, shouldn't you have said "grammatical errors" instead of
     "grammar errors?" If I am wrong, please feel free to correct me.

     Douglas Thayer
     <douglas_thayer -at- smtplink -dot- syscom -dot- com -dot- tw
     Taipei, Taiwan, ROC


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Subject: Re: Comma, Comma, Comma (Should we or Shouldn't we)
Author:  @TWNMOE10.Edu.TW:TECHWR-L -at- OSUVM1 -dot- BITNET at smtplink-syscom
Date:    5/9/95 6:28 AM

Josie - there are at least two major grammar errors in your reply. I'd do
some brushing up before I offer opinions in the future. If you can't find
the errors, LMK.
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From: TECHWR-L
To: Multiple recipients of list TECHWR-L
Subject: Re: Comma, Comma, Comma (Should we or Shouldn't we)
Date: Fri, May 5, 1995 6:24PM

Charles,

Both are correct; or rather, neither are incorrect!  The comma before the
penultimate and last items in a list is optional in American
grammar.  In Britain, the comma is ommitted.

josie



josie corbett                           Eeeyore was saying to himself,
z924832 -at- corn -dot- cso -dot- niu -dot- edu                "This writing business.  Pencils
                                        and what-not.  Over-rated if you
                                        ask me.  Silly stuff.  Nothing in
it."