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[–] TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

this is really controversial, but as long as I can understand it, I think it's ok.

[–] Soulg@ani.social 15 points 2 weeks ago

Objectively correct take. The goal of communication has been met, anything else is just pedantry.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's not at all controversial, it's the rules of English grammar.

[–] stray@pawb.social 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The "rules" of a language describe how people use the language, but those conventions are subject to constant change because communication is a collaborative art. Some might say it's better to use a semicolon rather than a comma, for example.

[–] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

*than a comma; for example