Are semicolons necessary? |
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 Aug 14 2009, 04:16 PM
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 kthxbai  Group: Official Designer Posts: 2,832 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 621,203  |
QUOTE(mipadi @ Aug 6 2009, 10:40 PM)  Kurt Vonnegut wrote, "Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college." But I happen to like semicolons; I have been to college and I know how to use them properly. So who's right, Kurt Vonnegut or me? College? Pssh. Sixth grade accelerated English class. |
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Aug 14 2009, 04:18 PM
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kthxbai Group: Official Designer Posts: 2,832 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 621,203 |
QUOTE(schizo @ Aug 8 2009, 02:15 PM) I loved using them when my English classes actually involved grammar. Unfortunately, high school literature classes have completely wiped my mind of all the fancy grammar rules and techniques I knew. I don't use semicolons anymore because I don't remember how.  Jan went to the store, and she bought some milk. Jan went to the store; she bought some milk. That's the only use I remember. I hate all this literature bullshit high school throws at you. I want my grammar back!
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Oct 1 2010, 10:24 AM
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QUOTE(mipadi @ Aug 6 2009, 10:40 PM) Kurt Vonnegut wrote, "Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college." But I happen to like semicolons; I have been to college and I know how to use them properly. So who's right, Kurt Vonnegut or me? Ha ha! I'm a SUPER semi-colon freak; I just like them! Ha ha! I thought I was the only one who had this sickness  And...um, writing is subjective;to each his own. Don't bother quoting Vonnegut and just do what works for you.  |
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