25 Jan 18
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.
If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?
You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.
25 Jan 18
Originally posted by @fmfWrong in all aspects.
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.
If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?
You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.
Toxic posting.
Readers beware.
Eschew semicolons if you are only moderately skilled.
25 Jan 18
Originally posted by @fmfI think you need a semicolonoscopy.
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.
If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?
You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.
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Originally posted by @fmfThe semi-colon is, I believe, the most useful but underused gadget; however it’s incorrect use, as you are doing in your post, is almost as annoying, but not quite, as people who overuse use comas.
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.
If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?
You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.
Originally posted by @fmfIt is said to be the most feared punctuation on Earth; I come from Mars!
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.
If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?
You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.
25 Jan 18
Originally posted by @drewnogal..and I thought you were from Venus 😉
It is said to be the most feared punctuation on Earth; I come from Mars!
25 Jan 18
Originally posted by @ponderableYou make a lot more sense; you know your gods. 🙂
..and I thought you were from Venus 😉
25 Jan 18
Originally posted by @fmfI write novels for fun; the semi - colon has become my friend and I use loads of them, all the time! Maybe not always in the right place but who's counting....Let's hear it for the semi - colon I say.
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.
If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?
You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.
Originally posted by @indonesia-philDo you use them in quoted speech?
I write novels for fun; the semi - colon has become my friend and I use loads of them, all the time!
Like:
"I can't decide between Delores and Delilah; I have never been able to decide."
25 Jan 18
Originally posted by @fmfYes I do, I don't see why one should not. Especially if you write as well as what I do.
Do you use them in quoted speech?
Like:
"I can't decide between Delores and Delilah; I have never been able to decide."
25 Jan 18
Originally posted by @very-rustyNot on my watch you're not!
Thats it folks, I'm cutting out punctuation altogether.