darth_ender said:
You are correct that a dash can be used instead of a colon, though generally a colon is preferred. However, as you pointed out, you did use a hyphen.
-- = fuck the dash.
"ESPECIALLY with gramer (sic) like that" is a run-on sentence, whether you like it or not. There is no subject or verb; it simply starts with an adverb, followed by a preposition, followed by a misspelled noun which does not serve as a subject, but rather the direct object of the previous sentence. Therefore, a period will not work. A semicolon could work, but is, in my opinion, overkill in this case. However, you did not put a semicolon, so the point is moot. You used a period incorrectly, so get over it.
Yes, it was a run-on sentence after a period. The period served as a stronger emphasis compared to a semi-colon.
This is not a formal paper here, prof - it's an internet board, and slightly bending grammar for the sake of expression is not a problem in the SLIGHTEST.
Look up "Flat What" on TV Tropes.
As pointed out, "grammar" is spelled like this, not "gramer."
It was a JOKE, you clown.
And I'd thought people might catch up on "grammer"... jeez.
You never use commas in this manner for emphasis. Sorry.
I do, and see above.
It is true that you can omit commas when separating the last two items in a list. However, it seems that more style guides prefer its use, including the United States Government Printing Office. British and American English guides especially prefer it, while Canadian and Australian seem to lean towards omitting the last. In any case, my reason for pointing out its need was to contrast your lack with your previous cases of overused commas.
/facepalm
In the end, my point was that you really piss people off with your big head which could use some deflation. You criticize other's English, but yours is very imperfect.
Go check your Asperger's, if you think my correct uses / slight liberties were in any way comparable to kenkraly's.
And by the way, my usage of "fictional movie series" was correct, pointing out that this series deals with fictional events, as opposed to those "based on actual events" or a documentary.
/FACEPALM
I'm sure if you continue reading my posts, you'll find various errors, but they are far less frequent than yours, and that was not one of them.
Now this was hilarious!