Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should comma usage be universal?
Position‹2 of 2

No, comma usage should not be universal

This position holds that comma usage should not be universal. It argues commas were never meant to be standardised, that their conventions are and should remain flexible according to language and context, and that rigidly enforcing uniformity detracts from meaning.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Comma conventions are and should remain arbitrary based on language and context
    Comma usage varies between languages and dialects. Standard usage is almost impossible to visualize between languages and even between certain fields of study. Notable proponents include John Greene and Mary Norris.