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Originally Posted by FireFly
I have thought about it. If it hurts my brain to try and comprehend what you've written, I won't read it. As such, it doesn't contribute anything to the argument as it all gets skipped over. In addition, there are many cases where a comma or colon placed different can change the entire meaning behind a sentence. For example;
Eats, shoots and leaves.
Eats shoots and leaves.
Four words that mean two different things because of one simple comma.
As for idiot being a harsh word; perhaps more people need to be talked to in a harsh manner. There are people all over the world who just don't realize how stupid they are. Someone needs to tell them.
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I have that book but I haven't had a chance to read it yet.
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