tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4237439668554338567.post1587290463824706221..comments2024-01-07T19:22:21.305-06:00Comments on All write with coffee...: Punctuation I Hate -- the ugly semicolon.Ann Elle Altmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02192162600274764681noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4237439668554338567.post-80049330498529131532009-11-13T13:43:49.604-06:002009-11-13T13:43:49.604-06:00Hate is such a strong word, and actually, so is ba...Hate is such a strong word, and actually, so is bad. I actually use semicolons. I just think they are ugly, like I think clothes from the 80s are ugly. However, my daughter now wears my hand-me-downs and thinks I'm cool...so, what do I know. Glad for the debate, though, bring it on!<br /><br />ann :)Altmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02935084464842156252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4237439668554338567.post-80618032773833918912009-11-11T19:40:46.701-06:002009-11-11T19:40:46.701-06:00Hi Ann,
I happen to disagree that semi-colons are...Hi Ann,<br /><br />I happen to disagree that semi-colons are bad. In fact, I use them quite a bit. Often, two ideas go together and a semicolon makes the logical leap bettter. You know, I get troubled by all the do's and don'ts out there in forums: don't use passive, etc. Creativity is creativity; let it flow.Bisi Adjaponhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300907751582774883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4237439668554338567.post-12422000189243824422009-11-11T07:21:08.763-06:002009-11-11T07:21:08.763-06:00Hey you guys!! Thanks Corra and Wayland.
I never t...Hey you guys!! Thanks Corra and Wayland.<br />I never thought there was a problem with semi-colons till I came to this site. But I have to say not everyone thinks they are 'bad' which is a relief.<br /><br />I'm going to admit something... I type my story, and the WordProgram changes it to semi-colon. So often it just happens that way.<br /><br />Wow! I'm reading alot of blogs. I can't keep up. Sorry for any late replies.<br />LouLouise ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286993678570169844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4237439668554338567.post-46316982352624776112009-11-11T05:54:30.571-06:002009-11-11T05:54:30.571-06:00I love the semicolon. I use it often. Two slightly...I love the semicolon. I use it often. Two slightly connected thoughts are better written with a semicolon than with two separate sentences.<br /><br />However, you do spout common workshop wisdom when you tell us that semicolons are bad.<br /><br />Why are they bad? I hate tea that's not sweetened, but does that make it bad?Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467729801687521402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4237439668554338567.post-47798402381444033672009-11-09T23:07:44.367-06:002009-11-09T23:07:44.367-06:00Ha! I'm a semi-colon-user who used to hate the...Ha! I'm a semi-colon-user who used to hate the semi-colon!<br /><br />I agree it looks off in fiction. I don't know why I'm having an affair with it recently. It's like the really smart punctuation mark in a room full of drab commas and periods. I use it fully aware it will eventually be edited out by a comma-user.<br /><br />(Corra from TNBW. I saw your post at Wiggy's blog.)<br /><br />Blogging is fun!! (And something I used to think as stuffy as the semi-colon!)<br /><br />:D<br /><br />http://writary.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4237439668554338567.post-12304180587020807342009-10-29T00:08:47.390-06:002009-10-29T00:08:47.390-06:00Hi Ann!
You have an awesome blog! I love it and I...Hi Ann!<br /><br />You have an awesome blog! I love it and I'll be visiting again. I haven't looked at everything.<br /><br />I'm from tNBW and I was going to read one of your novels. I wasn't sure which one - you have a few!<br /><br />but I have to say, I read about your dislike of semi-colons.... ok, I admit you scare me. I use the semi-colon! <br /><br />Anyway, your blog is full of great information. It's a good resource. And I've even got a couple of the writing books.<br /><br />Thank you!<br />LouLou ~ tNBWLouise ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286993678570169844noreply@blogger.com