TrueBlueGED Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Is Eleven similarly concerned with Oxford commas? I hope not. While I am a fan of the Oxford comma, I admit my usage is inconsistent, and could easily be ridiculed regardless of which side he falls on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Like others, Lehner is not inspiring much confidence thus far. Would like to see more of Johnson and Lieuwen. And man is it odd to see Lamoriello associated with anyone but the Devils! I'm w/ you and Thorny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 The organization's name is the Toronto Maple Leafs. You can't just chop off that last s and make it separate. For example, if somebody's last name is Parsons...the correct possessive would be Parsons', not Parson's. Both. Depends on usage. I can't (is that one okay, eleven) think of a usage where they both couldn't be technically correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 The strippers, Hitler and Stalin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I had a debate about those before my hearing this morning. Funny, what a bunch of idiots in the gallery will do before the judge takes the bench and we have to start looking at our papers again. The general consensus was under-50s use the Oxford comma; over-50s don't. There is a similar split with two spaces after a period. Those who grew up with a typewriter (me) do; those younger, don't. Little Egg people are stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) Would like to see more of Johnson... Well duh ???? Edited September 26, 2015 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) The strippers, Hitler and Stalin Two figures that really made blood flow. I guess now we know where it flowed to Edited September 26, 2015 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I had a debate about those before my hearing this morning. Funny, what a bunch of idiots in the gallery will do before the judge takes the bench and we have to start looking at our papers again. The general consensus was under-50s use the Oxford comma; over-50s don't. There is a similar split with two spaces after a period. Those who grew up with a typewriter (me) do; those younger, don't. SDS set me straight on the two space thing. He was right. I'm under fifty and always use the Oxford comma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I had a debate about those before my hearing this morning. Funny, what a bunch of idiots in the gallery will do before the judge takes the bench and we have to start looking at our papers again. The general consensus was under-50s use the Oxford comma; over-50s don't. There is a similar split with two spaces after a period. Those who grew up with a typewriter (me) do; those younger, don't. Not entirely true! I grew up when home computers were just becoming widespread, and was taught in my high school typing class to use two spaces. It's a habit I'm currently trying to break myself of, but damn it's hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Well duh Your emojis make me jealous ink. I'm still upset we don't have the "clap" or "yawn" anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 The strippers, Hitler and Stalin. Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I'm stuck on two spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I think need to mention that I, too, hate the Leave's' front office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I had a debate about those before my hearing this morning. Funny, what a bunch of idiots in the gallery will do before the judge takes the bench and we have to start looking at our papers again. The general consensus was under-50s use the Oxford comma; over-50s don't. There is a similar split with two spaces after a period. Those who grew up with a typewriter (me) do; those younger, don't. Not entirely true! I grew up when home computers were just becoming widespread, and was taught in my high school typing class to use two spaces. It's a habit I'm currently trying to break myself of, but damn it's hard. I'm with Blue on this one. I much prefer two spaces and do that myself, but if I'm editing text for work I'm okay with one as long as it's consistent throught. Well duh ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I can't (is that one okay, eleven) think of a usage where they both couldn't be technically correct. Correct: We are Sabres fans. Incorrect: We are Sabres' fans. Correct: The Sabres' fan base is one of the best in the league. Incorrect: The Sabres fan base is one of the best in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Matt Frattin. Wow. I didn't know he still was in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Your emojis make me jealous ink. I'm still upset we don't have the "clap" or "yawn" anymore I.....I didn't even know. When did this happen? I'm devastated :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Correct: We are Sabres fans. Incorrect: We are Sabres' fans. Correct: The Sabres' fan base is one of the best in the league. Incorrect: The Sabres fan base is one of the best in the league. Hey. Do you mind? I'm already trying to work the chicks with my apostrophe game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Is Eleven similarly concerned with Oxford commas? Careful; in college I was annointed as the Comma Queen, and I take my office rather seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Correct: We are Sabres fans. Incorrect: We are Sabres' fans. Correct: The Sabres' fan base is one of the best in the league. Incorrect: The Sabres fan base is one of the best in the league. You didn't convince me. While those are common usage, I think that technically, all of those are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I.....I didn't even know. When did this happen? I'm devastated :cry: Last board update (forget when)... very disappointing. Hey. Do you mind? I'm already trying to work the chicks with my apostrophe game. :wub: Dammit; I know it's preseason, but this grammar detour is more entertaining at present than the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) I.....I didn't even know. When did this happen? I'm devastated :cry: During the board remodeling last year. And we're missing our 'pirate' too. There's a joke somewhere in there Last board update (forget when)... very disappointing. :wub: Dammit; I know it's preseason, but this grammar detour is more entertaining at present than the game! It's nice to have a gdt where we all aren't pissed off and yelling at each other Edited September 26, 2015 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 During the board remodeling last year. And we're missing our 'pirate' too. There's a joke somewhere in there It's nice to have a gdt where we all aren't pissed off and yelling at each other Amen to that, brother. To steal Neuvirth's Glove's phrase: I love you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthEbriate Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Yup. The kerning on a word processor's font takes care of the spacing after a period and before the next sentence. So y'all don't need no extra spacing. Quick question: should SabreSpace have another s? I've only got the radio, so it sounds a bit messy tonight with the exception of the Deslauriers-Legwand-Foligno line. But they scored with Reinhart at center, or was it just in the midst of a change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Careful; in college I was annointed as the Comma Queen, and I take my office rather seriously. Clearly never dated the Spelling Kind though :P Annnndddd Phaneuf is still a POS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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