Comma Usage Debates

The cluster centers on debates about proper comma placement, the Oxford comma, superfluous commas, and punctuation rules in English writing, with some discussions extending to trailing commas and syntax issues in programming languages like JSON, JS, and SQL.

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Sample Comments

plus9z Jul 14, 2014 View on HN

Adding appropriate commas doesn't help, afaict.

tedunangst Mar 10, 2017 View on HN

It's all about the commas.

withinboredom Apr 29, 2024 View on HN

Usage of a comma makes all the difference in the world.

PH95VuimJjqBqy Nov 13, 2023 View on HN

That comma placement is hurting me.

falsestprophet Jul 30, 2008 View on HN

You need to get your commas under control.

ExpiredLink Jul 8, 2013 View on HN

Commas are relevant. Even in the English language.

kps Oct 9, 2024 View on HN

I have seen people use commas. Don,t do that.

Faaak Feb 12, 2023 View on HN

The Oxford comma would be useful here

ram1024 May 27, 2009 View on HN

a comma is not a substitute for "and". people need to stop doing this shit.

parentheses Jun 24, 2022 View on HN

the aesthetics of the comma for daily use are not good