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		caslon on April 2, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microsoft Coffee They didn't interpret it correctly, and there's no rule stating a comma is necessary that's universal in every style-guide.

CoffeeOnWrite on April 2, 2021 [–]

They interpreted incorrectly per English grammar. We don’t know whether they interpreted correctly or incorrectly per the utterer’s intention, as the utterer has not clarified their intention.

This isn’t a question of style, but one of grammar.

Dylan16807 on April 2, 2021 | | [–]

It's not that simple. Commas are lawless.

dalbasal on April 2, 2021 | | [–]

Precisely.

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